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The suspension applies to construction projects not yet off the ground.

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.

  • James Hall
Premier-elect David Crisafulli

Qld Premier to keep score on cabinet’s performance

Queensland’s ministry has been put on notice to perform with the premier making public his expectations for his fledgling government.

  • Holly Hales
Two demographic trends in Donald Trump’s favour are set to play out in the next federal election between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump.

Two drivers of Trump’s popularity may haunt Albanese

Demographic groups, united by grievances about economic opportunity, may not be enough to get Donald Trump elected, but their shift to the right is remarkable.

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  • Jessica Gardner
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is desperate for gains in Queensland.

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.

  • James Hall and Tom McIlroy
Queensland’s tax relief deal for Star is off, according to Premier Steven Miles.

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.

  • James Hall
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Queensland Premier David Crisafulli.

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.

  • James Hall
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned backbench MPs he will not use the coming budget to engage in a cost-of-living spendathon.

Chalmers rules out big spending despite loss

Steven Miles looked like someone trying to spend his way out of trouble, not someone with an economic plan, the federal government believes.

  • Phillip Coorey
Member for Griffith, Max Chandler-Mather.

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.

  • James Hall
Competing election narratives played out in the Queensland election.

What Queensland tells the Liberal Party

If you do not tell your story, then others will fill the vacuum. That is a lesson for political parties and businesses too.

  • Jason Falinski
Steven Miles says the party can rebuild under his leadership.

Miles to retain Labor leadership uncontested

Leadership contenders Shannon Fentiman and Cameron Dick have thrown their support behind Steven Miles.

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  • James Hall
Greens MP Michael Berkman suffered a 7.3 per cent drop in his primary vote in the Brisbane seat of Maiwar.

Greens’ power push suffers setback in Brisbane

The Greens had hoped to win six seats in the Queensland election, but instead are in a close race to retain the party’s two seats.

  • Tess Bennett
David Crisafulli has been resolute on his opposition to nuclear energy.

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.

  • James Hall
Anthony Albanese claimed the Greens had run their race with mainstream voters.

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.

  • Phillip Coorey and James Hall
Premier-elect David Crisafulli addressing the media on Sunday morning, alongside his deputy Jarrod Bleijie.

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.

  • James Hall

Greens loss sends ‘big message’ to Bandt: PM

PM says voters rejected the Greens in Queensland because “they are starting to see through them”. How the day unfolded.

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  • Lucy Slade
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David Crisafulli with his wife, Tegan.

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.

  • James Hall
David Crisafulli will become the next premier of Queensland.

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.

  • Phillip Coorey
David Crisafulli will become the next premier of Queensland.

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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  • James Hall

‘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.

  • James Hall
The Queensland election has featured significant spending from both major parties.

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.

  • James Hall and Michael Read

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