Brisbane Mayor Defends Homeless Policy as Fatal Crash in Logan Under Investigation

Adrian Schrinner faces criticism over park encampment removals, while police seek public help to uncover the cause of a deadly collision.

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner defended his policy to remove long-term homeless individuals from city parks, citing safety concerns and available crisis accommodation.
The policy has drawn significant public backlash, including disruptions during a council meeting where Schrinner was heckled by attendees.
Service providers argue that systemic barriers, such as ID requirements, prevent some homeless individuals from accessing crisis accommodation services.
In Logan, a 36-year-old woman died in a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning, while a 21-year-old man was hospitalized with minor injuries.
Queensland Police are actively investigating the crash and have requested public assistance, including CCTV or dashcam footage, to determine its cause.