Politics
Queensland
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
Government
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
New Qld housing minister promises swift action on shortage
Queensland’s new housing minister has promised to work quickly to ease the state’s accommodation crisis.
- by Fraser Barton
Opinion
Crime
‘OK everyone, false alarm’: In our state of anxiety, it’s on for young and old
Fed a relentless news cycle of an ostensible youth crime crisis, Queenslanders have been conditioned towards unease, outrage and worse.
- by Zach Hope
Updated
Government
‘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
Government
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
Updated
Government
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
Two major Queen Street Mall landmarks to go in plan for better link to South Bank
Two landmark Queen Street Mall venues are set to be demolished as part of a Brisbane City Council push to improve connectivity between the CBD and South Bank.
- by Cameron Atfield