October 2024
Miles to retain Labor leadership uncontested
Leadership contenders Shannon Fentiman and Cameron Dick have thrown their support behind Steven Miles.
‘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.
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.
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.
Dutton’s awkward moment selling nuclear to ‘no thanks’ Queensland
On Peter Dutton’s first appearance on the Queensland election campaign, he says he plans to work on changing Crisafulli’s mind on nuclear energy.
June 2024
Finance sector union not opposed to ANZ’s $4.9b Suncorp bank buy
The federal treasurer, a Queenslander with close ties to the state government, has been considering the takeover of the Brisbane-based bank since April.
Experts question Qld toll road accounting ‘magic pudding’
Queensland’s plan to resume operating the state’s toll roads from 2051 would add $3.6 billion in value to the state’s balance sheet, figures show.
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.
Queensland budget a populist clown show
The budget further trashes the Sunshine State’s traditional reputation as a low debt, lower taxing, business-friendly jurisdiction as Labor tries to spend its way back into power.
Qld to slug miner with $20m tax rise
Mining giant Glencore will be the sole company affected by a Queensland payroll tax tweak that will cost the business $20 million and threaten to deepen tensions between the Labor government and resources sector.
Queensland Labor’s infrastructure bill soars to $107b
Treasurer Cameron Dick has flagged cost blowouts amid increased infrastructure investments ahead of next week’s state budget.
VC firms lured to Qld by government funding
Early Tritium investors who sold out of the Brisbane-based company close to the peak of its valuation are among four VC firms to receive government backing.
May 2024
Fifty cents for Qld trains, buses – but they’re still ‘old and slow’
The Queensland Labor government’s slashing of public transport costs has been welcomed, but an advocacy warned of major network issues failing passengers.
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.
PM, Chalmers mull go-it-alone power price discounts
The Albanese government is considering a second round of power bill discounts, on top of $1000-per-household credits promised by the Queensland government.
March 2024
Bosses want upskilled workforce? Pay your way, says Suncorp
Employers haven’t thrown enough into staff skills development and paid time must be allotted to boost productivity, chairwoman Christine McLoughlin says.
GST stoush to disrupt treasurers’ meeting
NSW will use Friday’s meeting of state and federal treasurers to push for urgent reform of the rules for the carve-up of the GST.
Victorian manufacturers warn land tax could send businesses interstate
And interstate treasurers, including Queensland’s Cameron Dick, are encouraging businesses to relocate from Melbourne.
February 2024
Qld names first five VC firms to get share of $130m fund
More than 85 VC firms and accelerators applied to receive the state government’s backing, as it attempts to become tech start-up central.