Brisbane council hasn't evicted homeless individuals yet

Brisbane City Council announced plans to evict homeless campers from local parks last week. However, authorities have not issued any fines or orders for them to move along since the announcement. A council spokesperson confirmed that they verbally asked four individuals to leave but did not provide any written notices or penalties. The Queensland Police Service has stated that they will not enforce the council's ban on camping. This has raised questions about how the council will carry out their eviction plans. The council did not clarify this, only stating they would need support from the state government. One homeless individual, Connor O'Sullivan, has been living in Musgrave Park after being evicted from crisis accommodation. He noted that he has not witnessed any enforcement of the council's intended crackdown. O'Sullivan mentioned that a police liaison officer had informed him of a possible move-on but seemed sympathetic to the situation. In a different area, the City of Moreton Bay has handed out 64 written compliance notices to homeless people, with penalties of over $8,000 for those who refuse to leave. A spokesperson there cited serious safety concerns and significant costs due to homelessness in their area. Two local charities have advised homeless individuals not to comply with the compliance notices. They plan to challenge any fines in court and will cover costs if the challenges are unsuccessful. Some activists believe the council's threats of fines may not be genuine. One community group leader, Paul Slater, has been providing food and tents to the homeless. He has refused to remove the tents, citing that he is transferring ownership to the homeless. Slater plans to continue placing tents on council land despite facing potential penalties. Recently, protests against the council's actions led to two individuals being detained by police during a council meeting. However, no charges were filed against them. The police confirmed they intervened but took no further action.