December 2024
‘The scare campaign ends’: Qld premier’s shock abortion move
David Crisafulli caught his rivals off guard in parliament with a surprise motion to ban any bills or debate that mentions abortion laws.
October 2024
Miles to retain Labor leadership uncontested
Leadership contenders Shannon Fentiman and Cameron Dick have thrown their support behind Steven Miles.
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.
Labor must not learn the wrong lesson from Queensland
Importing US-style polarisation over social issues into Australian politics is not in the national interest.
Claims Labor did well in Qld is like Poms saying they won the Ashes
Labor spent much of the night believing it did better than it ultimately did. Still, there are a few green shoots for Anthony Albanese in the most crucial of states.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘$2b for burgers at schools’: Labor’s free lunch plan panned
The Queensland leaders have traded barbs in a head-to-head debate just 10 days out from polls closing. But voters were left with more questions than answers.
End secrecy in scam overhaul
Readers’ letters on scam reforms, economic policies in the US election, Queensland Labor’s school lunch policy, politicians taking on the supermarkets, Scott Morrison’s new space job and architecture at Atlassian.
No need for Albo in Labor’s Queensland campaign, Miles says
LNP leader David Crisafulli promised better ambulance services and more money for hospitals as the focus of the election campaign swung from crime to health.
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.
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.
How Labor could lose its heartland for the first time in a century
Regional Queenslanders have been struggling with the severe lack of housing supply for years but cost of living has now pushed many over the edge.
It’s tree changers v farmers in Queensland’s battle for the bush
A small community in north Queensland has become a combat zone over energy policy in the state election campaign.
September 2024
Will Steven Miles be Albanese’s sacrificial anode? Labor hopes so
Feds beware: Miles has shamelessly thrown money at the cost of living and no-one has thanked him for it.
Queensland Labor on track for electoral wipeout
The LNP is nearing just its third election victory in Queensland since 1989, according to new polling, as the election campaign officially kicks off this week.
Queensland threatens Star over its big tax bill bid
Premier Steven Miles threatened to walk away from discussions with the casino operator due to executives refusing to give up bonuses.
Queensland’s 50¢ public transport fares backed by both sides
Economists warn slashing public transport fares to 50¢ is another example of wasteful government spending that will fuel inflation.