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.
- James Hall
- Exclusive
- Industrial relations
Labor paid $30m to union-backed bodies in dying hours of Qld rule
Despite promising the money as part of its re-election bid, the state government paid it to union-backed training organisations a day before entering caretaker mode.
- David Marin-Guzman and James Hall
November 2024
- Exclusive
- LNP
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.
- James Hall
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
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
- Analysis
- US Votes 2024
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.
- Updated
- Jessica Gardner
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
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
October 2024
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
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
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
- Opinion
- Opinion
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
- Updated
- Cameron Dick
Miles to retain Labor leadership uncontested
Leadership contenders Shannon Fentiman and Cameron Dick have thrown their support behind Steven Miles.
- Updated
- James Hall
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
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
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
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.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade
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
- Opinion
- Steven Miles
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