The proposed amendments, which run to 57 pages, include a raft of significant proposed changes.
The Queensland government is rushing controversial proposed law changes through parliament which would override the state's Human Rights Act and allow police watch houses and adult prisons to be used as youth detention centres.Because of this they will not go to parliamentary committee for considerationThe Greens and opposition have accused the government of disregarding democracy.
Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan told the house the watch house amendment would only be used in "extraordinary circumstances". Because these amendments were tabled during debate on a child protection bill on Wednesday, they will not be considered by the committee.Greens MP Michael Berkman accused the government of showing a "blatant disregard for democracy in Queensland".
The LNP's Manager of Opposition Business, Andrew Powell, described the developments as an "affront on democracy".
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