November 2024
Treasury warning reveals depth of Queensland’s financial woes
An internal briefing from Treasury says Queensland’s surging debt levels risk credit rating downgrades and soaring interest repayments.
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.
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.
Albanese’s Queensland election trip was brief but telling
Treasurer Jim Chalmers acknowledged Labor needed to do better in the Sunshine State, where the federal government is desperate to win over voters.
In Queensland, abortion rights are a mainstream campaign issue
Debate over abortion laws has reignited in spectacular fashion in Queensland as the state’s ‘Bible belt’ shows its conservative colours.
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.
December 2023
COP28 dumps phase-out; Miles to lead Qld; Worry for investors
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August 2023
The best thing going for Palaszczuk is there is no one else
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk still believes she is the best person to lead Labor to the next state election – and she may well be correct.
July 2023
Palaszczuk vows to fight 2024 election despite damning poll
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has dismissed an AFR/Freshwater Strategy poll showing voters are getting sick of her long-term government.
June 2023
Queensland Health chief resigns after whistleblower controversy
Shaun Drummond is stepping down after his department recommended criminal penalties for staff who disclosed “inappropriate” information to journalists.
December 2022
ASIC’s Star suit puts directors, executives on notice
The corporate regulator’s blockbuster case against 11 Star Entertainment officials, the first big case in a decade, warns leaders they will be held responsible.
October 2022
Star’s Qld casino licence under threat after damning review
Another damning review into Star Entertainment’s handling of its casinos, this time in Queensland, offers the prospect of massive fines, suspension or loss of its licences.
February 2022
Bowskill named new Queensland Chief Justice
Justice Helen Bowskill, who is an advocate for improved mental health in the legal profession, has been named the next Queensland Chief Justice.
January 2021
No excuse to delay new defamation laws: NSW
NSW has warned that its patience is running out with states that have not passed uniform defamation laws.