Queensland

“Should QLD reinstate an upper house?” The actions of Queensland Politicians, over the past years, have produced an object lesson in the dangers of unrestrained authority and as a result has prompted the question, “should Queensland reinstate an upper house”. Although reinstating the legislative council will not amend the many issues facing Queensland, it will be beneficial to return to a bicameral state. In 1922 legislation was passed in Queensland abolishing the upper house, also known as the…

This paper aims to highlight key requirements a Powerlink Queensland Stakeholder Engagement Plan and compare it to a generic plan. PLQ values its stakeholders and strives to meet stakeholder expectation regardless of change. The scope of engagement remains optimistic of the ability to fulfill its corporate and mutual obligations. As an ethical transmission utility in Queensland, it publishes the challenges it is going through during this fiscal year and the plan is reviewed in 2017. The…

Recent developments in the South East Queensland regions for example, have been implemented in order to improve the convenience of travelling from one destination to another. The Gold Coast Tram railways are an excellent example of the forward thinking ideas that help Australian cities become advantageous, affordable and convenient. According to the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Leaders are planning to implement the Cycle Network Programme, Cross…

Academic and cultural experience/shock. I was fortunate enough to have such a great opportunity of going to Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia on student exchange program. I reached Brisbane on 18th .Feb. The college organised an orientation on 22nd Feb. The orientation was very well planned and succeed its purpose of making newcomers feel like home. Many informative sessions were held about accommodation, financial aid and medical help. QUT has three campus- Gardens…

Charismatic leadership and instrumental leadership are demonstrated by Mr Hill in the change process at Mater Health Services (Mr Hill, 2016). Charismatic leadership is utilised in situation that generally related to social change and renewal (Levay, 2010). The charismatic leaders change their followers’ minds and attitudes according to the leaders’ ideas by using persuasion communication (Levay, 2010). According to Grabo & Vugt (2016), the key components of charismatic leadership are the…

Queensland is the only jurisdiction in Australia to send 17 year olds to adult correctional centres. The recent changes in regards to reducing youth crime are likely to fail in decreasing crime rates in Queensland. The continuation of the policy to incarcerate 17 year olds in adult correctional facilities in Queensland is unlikely to succeed in reducing juvenile crime. The current legislation in Queensland is highly likely to fail in reducing crime. It is clear from research conducted that 17…

There were many impacts of the Queensland floods and , these are broken down into three categories; social, economical and environmental. These impacts will have a great short term and long term affect in the regions. The economical impacts of the two floods were colossal. Possibly the biggest economic impact in Australia coal, Program director of the Grattan Institute, Saul Eslake believes that $400 million dollars a week lost in the short term. The picture shows Australia’s coal production…

in the Consumer Protection Legislation [15]. Queensland law plays a constraining role when endorsing e-commerce law and agreement (property/ownership rights) [16] which underpins the facilitative approach, on the other hand is the notion of freedom of contract, freedom of individuals and groups (i.e. corporations) to form contracts without government restrictions, because individuals entail a general freedom to choose with whom to contract. The Queensland, as well as federal Government is…

Ruska on the 3rd of November 1920 and was born of the Noonuccal people on their traditional lands of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) in Queensland. her father influenced her to be a poet, activist and public speaker she was known more for her poetry and her work strongly influenced Australian literature as her father as well was employed by the Queensland government as part of a poorly-paid Aboriginal workforce; his campaigning for better conditions for Aboriginal workers left a strong…

The wound site must be monitored and the patient must be educated on how to care for the wound site (Queensland Government, 2014). Usual medications as well as post procedure medications must be administered, the patient must be encouraged to have a increased fluid intake for 48hrs and a cardiac diet as tolerated, also the nursing staff must make sure they…