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flag A Queensland court ruled a council violated human rights by destroying homeless people’s tents and belongings during 2025 park evictions without proper notice or housing alternatives.

flag A Queensland Supreme Court ruled that Moreton Bay City Council violated human rights during 2025 evictions from public park encampments, finding it unlawfully destroyed tents and personal belongings, including ashes, without consent and failed to provide adequate time to find alternative housing. flag Justice Paul Smith emphasized the severe impact on homeless individuals amid a housing crisis, stating temporary shelters qualify as rights-protected housing. flag While the court did not block future enforcement of camping bans, it affirmed councils must comply with the Human Rights Act. flag The council cited public safety concerns and thousands of complaints, but advocates called the decision a landmark step toward humane treatment. flag A follow-up hearing is set for three weeks.

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