Qld union officials to undergo 'fit and proper' test under proposed changes

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Wed, 14 October 2026peak 2 reports on Thu, 15 October 2026Thu, 15 October 2026

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ABC News (Australia)

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14 Oct, 07:26over 31 hours15 Oct, 14:00

Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report
- ABC News (Australia)07:26first to report
  Qld union officials to undergo 'fit and proper' test under proposed changes
  A review of Queensland's industrial relations laws has handed down its report with more than 100 recommendations.
Thu, 15 October 2026
2 reports
- ABC News (Australia)02:23
  Industrial relations minister could terminate strikes under proposed Qld laws
  Protected industrial action could be terminated if it would threaten to endanger the life, personal safety, health or welfare or cause significant damage to the state's economy.
- The Guardian World14:00
  Queensland’s LNP has trodden softly in government. It’s now baring its teeth over the power to break up workers’ strikes
  The controversial legislation may end up placing large sections of its suburban support – critical to the party’s lead in the polls – on the bonfire Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For almost two years, the Liberal National party’s strategy for government in Queensland has been to stay well clear of issues that risk burning through political capital. On Wednesday, one of the most tentative conservative governments in recent history announced plans for sweeping and...