This Month
Why anxious mums are a key election issue
One of the biggest issues in Queensland’s state election will be access to maternity services in regional and rural areas.
- James Hall
September
Why Queensland is a nightmare for political strategists
Queensland’s population surged by about 260,000 in the two years to the end of March, with more than 150,000 arriving from overseas and over 60,000 flocking from other states.
- James Hall
- Opinion
- The AFR View
Queensland wipeout good for Labor’s federal election chances
The LNP small target strategy is politically effective. It’s on track to take out an unpopular Labor premier and, in the process, give a Labor prime minister a better chance of keeping his job.
- The AFR View
July
Qld Premier suspends CFMEU donations amid investigation
Premier Steven Miles said he would refuse to meet with the union’s officials until after Queensland police had conducted an analysis of allegations of criminality.
- James Hall and Tom Rabe
June
- Updated
- Queensland budget
Labor’s $11b election pitch a ‘deliberate choice’ for debt and deficit
Queensland Labor is mulling borrowing billions for a pre-election $11.2 billion giveaway budget that economists warn risks stoking inflation.
- Updated
- James Hall
Labor to splash $26b on green energy projects in Qld
Queensland will increase its spend on green energy transition by $7 billion to $26 billion over the coming four years as new poll compounds fears of election wipeout.
- James Hall
May
Qld corruption watchdog overhaul ‘will not please all’
A review of Queensland corruption watchdog paves the way for some details of a report into former deputy premier Jackie Trad to be released, but not any criticism of her behaviour.
- James Hall
Brutal economics behind city’s Taylor Swift snub
When the Eras Tour was announced last year, some cities were in, and some out. Even a premier was texting about it.
- Updated
- Liam Walsh
Queensland heads for deficit as Labor readies election cash splash
A pre-election spending spree will result in Queensland’s forecast surplus swinging into a deficit of about $3 billion, Treasurer Cameron Dick says.
- James Hall
March
- Opinion
- Hobart
State polls position Albanese for a second term
Polling booths around the country show Labor’s support base is growing enough for another narrow federal win.
- John Black
February
Queensland attorney-general calls time on career
Yvette D’Ath will stay in her post until the state election in October but will then leave to “find more balance in my life”.
- Laine Clark
January
Victorian opposition backflips on treaty support
The proposed treaty would pave the way for legally enforced Aboriginal consultation on future Indigenous-related decisions.
- Melissa Meehan and Rachael Ward
Byelection date set for former Qld premier’s seat
Premier Steven Miles says the byelection will be held on March 16 to coincide with local government elections.
- Laine Clark
December 2023
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Odds for 2024 point to another close Labor win in 2025
A growing number of Australian voters are looking for genuine leadership in both major parties, but find them wanting.
- Updated
- John Black
Queensland a fight on two fronts for Labor: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the most senior federal MP from Queensland, says the Albanese government will need to win over Greens voters and fight “the old enemy” at the next federal election.
- Phillip Coorey
Miles announces 75pc emissions cut as he takes reins in Queensland
New Queensland Premier Steven Miles has pledged a fresh approach and named five new ministers.
- Andrew Tillett
We’ll be back in election mode on the other side of Christmas
Three-year terms mean that the government, after just 20 months in power, will start pulling down the new policy shutters, with the opposition dialling everything up to 11.
- Phillip Coorey
- Analysis
- Queensland votes
A proud union man: meet Queensland’s 40th premier
When the Coalition attacked Queensland’s incoming premier Steven Miles for being too close to the union movement, his response could be best summarised as “And?”
- Ronald Mizen
- Updated
- Queensland votes
Business urges reset under new Queensland premier
The state’s business community says Steven Miles needs to show a better appreciation of the mining industry and “not kill the golden goose”.
- Updated
- Ronald Mizen
- Updated
- Political leadership
Queensland Labor faces messy brawl for new premier
Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Health Minister Shannon Fentiman will nominate to replace Annastacia Palaszczuk as leader of the Labor Party and premier of Queensland.
- Updated
- Ronald Mizen