This Month
Queensland LNP puts heat on Albanese before federal election
In just three weeks of being in government, the LNP’s first taste of power in the state in nearly a decade has been frenetic, with clear signals to Canberra.
Coalition claims PsiQuantum deal falling behind
The Coalition claims the $1 billion deal to build a world-leading super computer had missed milestones.
Qld to end CFMEU entitlements for rainy and humid days
Industry conditions that allow for a month of rostered days off a year for unionised construction workers have been suspended by the new Queensland government.
Albanese tells Queensland to stick with $1b quantum deal
New Premier David Crisafulli is reviewing the deal with US-based start-up PsiQuantum and says speculation about its future is premature.
The four seats that matter most out of the Queensland election
Queensland was said to be critical for Labor to avoid minority government but the election crystallised a concerning dip in support. Here are four seats to watch.
Secret report into Star’s HK partner to be released
The new Liberal-National government has promised to release a probity report into Star’s Brisbane casino that examined possible criminal links.
October
Crisafulli’s election donations reform could allow more, not less
The freshly minted Queensland premier is eager to change electoral donation laws to even the playing field as the Albanese government prepares national laws.
Chandler-Mather declines to own Greens flop in Queensland
Max Chandler-Mather defended combative tactics after the party’s poor state election showing raised doubts about its bid to retain federal seats in Brisbane.
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- Queensland votes
Miles to retain Labor leadership uncontested
Leadership contenders Shannon Fentiman and Cameron Dick have thrown their support behind Steven Miles.
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Crisafulli victory sets up awkward clash over nuclear
David Crisafulli has emerged as the highest-ranking Liberal-National leader in Australia, but he’s resolute in standing against the federal team over nuclear.
Queensland rout puts Labor and Greens on notice
The Albanese government says the Greens are paying the price for their militancy, and their three federal seats in the Sunshine State are fair game.
Crisafulli presses Albanese on funding share, Olympics
Incoming Queensland premier David Crisafulli will be officially sworn in on Monday, triggering a shift in policies and a new wave of cabinet ministers.
Labor’s loss in Queensland reveals a problem for Albanese
David Crisafulli will become just the third Liberal-National leader to win an election in the state since 1989 after a late surge in pre-poll flowed to his party.
Crisafulli’s Queensland: LNP ends a decade of Labor
David Crisafulli promised to be tough on crime and to reduce state debt after winning government for the Liberal-National Party in Queensland after nearly a decade of Labor rule.
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‘How not to campaign’: Crisafulli’s bid for major mandate weakens
The polls have tightened in the race to rule Queensland after the heavily favoured Liberal-National opposition was outperformed by the Labor underdogs.
Qld campaign pledges add to $600b state, territory debt pile
The Liberal-National opposition has unveiled a smaller headline election costings total, but the change to forecast debt is almost nothing.
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- Queensland votes
Opera, banking and life on the farm: Meet Qld’s would-be treasurer
In his only in-depth interview of the election campaign, the shadow treasurer opens up on his greatest lessons from banking and his plan to drive down debt.
Crime, and a bit of Bon Jovi: on the hustings with David Crisafulli
In a day of campaigning that would rival Taylor Swift’s jet fuel consumption, the LNP hit a number of regional seats in its bid to form Queensland government.
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- Queensland votes
Backing for Miles if Queensland election triggers Labor bloodletting
Unionist Gary “Blocker” Bullock has wielded power behind the scenes for years in Queensland Labor. He backs the premier regardless of this weekend’s result.
Qld LNP pitches solitary confinement policy for misbehaving kids
In an escalation of the LNP’s tough-on-crime pitch, leader David Crisafulli has unveiled a new promise for solitary confinement measures in youth jails.