Mark Boothman MP Blog - 2026 - Community

Jack’s Law (Made Permanent) was named in honour of Jack Beasley who lost his life to knife crime, gives police the power to use hand-held scanners to detect deadly weapons anywhere and anytime in Queensland.

For the first time, Queensland has attracted more first year graduate doctors than anywhere else in the country. More than 930 new first year graduate doctors will start their training this year – including 107 in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. The Crisafulli Government is delivering easier access to health services for all Queenslanders.