Government
Queensland LNP leader to vote against Indigenous Voice
While David Crisafulli has revealed how he will vote, he says he will not campaign for the “no” side or stop his MPs from advocating either way.
- by Matt Dennien
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Opinion
Political leadership
Canva, ‘chaos’ and Crisafulli: The LNP’s plans (so far) for Queensland
LNP leader David Crisafulli says he wants to focus on solutions rather than political point-scoring. So, what are they?
- by Matt Dennien
Analysis
Political donations
Money far from silent in Premier’s blatant fundraising U-turn
Annastacia Palaszczuk told Queenslanders recent electoral reforms would stop them worrying about whether “money talks”. Years on, it’s sure doing something.
- by Matt Dennien
Axe the Gabba rebuild and cap the Olympics budget, crossbenchers say
The state’s seven non-major party MPs, spanning its political and geographic breadth, have banded together with an unusual collaborative spirit.
- by Matt Dennien
Opinion
Political leadership
React and repeat? What Palaszczuk’s cabinet shake-up could really tell us
Labor has shown it can be spooked by loud or scary-enough voices. The latest shake-up was reportedly being considered since last month’s slipping polls.
- by Matt Dennien
Free kindy? Qld government flags plan to save families thousands
The government is considering offering free kindergarten across the state in a bid to tackle cost-of-living pressures for families.
- by Cloe Read
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ALP
‘Need to do better’: Palaszczuk promises change with reshuffled cabinet
Queensland’s premier has admitted her government is faltering in its response to health, housing and youth justice issues in a reposition for the 2024 election.
- by Matt Dennien
Analysis
ALP
Circuit-breaker or sinking ship: How Labor’s hopes fall on four heads
Things can turn quickly in politics. Thursday’s Queensland cabinet reshuffle and its ripples will give directional clues for one of the next twists.
- by Matt Dennien
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Annastacia Palaszczuk
D’Ath dumped from health ministry as Premier shakes up cabinet roles
Months of pressure on the government over health, crime and housing are set to see Health Minister Yvette D’Ath among those shifted in a rare overhaul.
- by Matt Dennien
Queensland Speaker Curtis Pitt to take leave, citing mental health
Queensland Speaker Curtis Pitt will take leave to prioritise his mental health, he announced days after missing the start of a regional sitting of parliament in his home town.
- by Cameron Atfield
New youth prison confirmed for site near south-east Queensland town
One of two new facilities will be built adjacent to an existing high-security adult site under plans to deal with the state’s stretched detention capacity.
- by Matt Dennien