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Queensland officials warn residents may face costs for cleaning up abandoned mines if environmental regulations are weakened. The state government announced a review of a scheme requiring mining companies to provide surety for rehabilitation costs, led by Treasurer David Janetzki and Mining Minister Dale Last.

The Queensland government admitted vulnerable children slept on the floor of public service offices, while denying recent policy changes caused the issue. Premier David Crisafulli stated the practice typically occurred only in the early morning when other options were unavailable.