May
Miles’ 50¢ fares unlikely to save Queensland Labor
Queensland Labor’s $150 million pre-election cash splash follows a $1000 power bill rebate, but experts say most voters have already made up their minds.
- Gus McCubbing and Ronald Mizen
Public transport fares slashed to 50c ahead of Queensland election
Queensland announces $150 million cost of living relief measure ahead of election; a DIY store with about 200 people inside has been struck by Russian missiles in Kharkiv. Follow updates live.
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- Gus McCubbing
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.
- James Hall
March
LNP eyes gains in Queensland after byelection swings
The federal Coalition believes it can reduce Labor’s footprint even further in Queensland by taking the seat of Blair.
- Phillip Coorey
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- ALP
‘Extremely remote’: Albanese unlikely to win seats in Queensland
The Albanese government is unlikely to gain in Queensland any of the extra seats it may need to avoid minority government after the next election, after a pair of bruising double-digit swings in Queensland byelections.
- Michael Read and Liam Walsh
February
Queensland attorney-general calls time on career
Yvette D’Ath will stay in her post until the state election in October but will then leave to “find more balance in my life”.
- Laine Clark
January
Qld subsidises Cairns flights in $5m pitch to lure back tourists
Premier Steven Miles says the city is ready for visitors again after the devastating cyclone, unveiling $5 million worth of discounted airfares and accommodation.
- Laine Clark and Rex Martinich
December 2023
Miles announces 75pc emissions cut as he takes reins in Queensland
New Queensland Premier Steven Miles has pledged a fresh approach and named five new ministers.
- Andrew Tillett
- Analysis
- Steven Miles
A proud union man: meet Queensland’s 40th premier
When the Coalition attacked Queensland’s incoming premier Steven Miles for being too close to the union movement, his response could be best summarised as “And?”
- Ronald Mizen
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- Steven Miles
Business urges reset under new Queensland premier
The state’s business community says Steven Miles needs to show a better appreciation of the mining industry and “not kill the golden goose”.
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- Ronald Mizen
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- Political leadership
Queensland Labor faces messy brawl for new premier
Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Health Minister Shannon Fentiman will nominate to replace Annastacia Palaszczuk as leader of the Labor Party and premier of Queensland.
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- Ronald Mizen
The rise and fade of ‘Labor hero’ Annastacia Palaszczuk
Annastacia Palaszczuk first defined herself in opposition to Campbell Newman, but will be remembered for her strong will during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Gus McCubbing
- Analysis
- Anthony Albanese
The ‘accidental premier’ may have done Labor one last favour
The Albanese government feared Palaszczuk would regard her only chance of survival as going to war with Canberra.
- Phillip Coorey
October 2023
Palaszczuk ‘full steam ahead’ on renewables despite blowout risks
The Palaszczuk government has committed $62 billion to wean the state off fossil fuels, but fears have been raised about cost blow-outs on the mega-projects.
- Mark Ludlow
September 2023
‘Refreshed’ Palaszczuk ready for election
The Queensland Premier returned from her holiday in Italy determined defy poor opinion polls.
- Mark Ludlow
August 2023
Why Liberals fear Boris Johnson’s go-to pollster has lost its touch
NSW and Queensland officials are worried that CT Group can’t help the party woo younger voters, women and some ethnic groups.
- Samantha Hutchinson
- Analysis
- Annastacia Palaszczuk
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.
- Mark Ludlow
Palaszczuk goes stale with voters, deputy hits back against ‘gossip’
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s deputy, Steven Miles, has dismissed talk she must step aside for Labor to be competitive at the next election as “rumours and gossip”.
- Gus McCubbing
July 2023
- Exclusive
- David Crisafulli
No nukes in Qld: Crisafulli rejects Dutton’s plan
Queensland Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli said his federal leader Peter Dutton’s push to embrace nuclear power will fail unless Labor supports it.
- Mark Ludlow
David who? Crisafulli ‘hungry’ for Queensland’s top job
The Queensland Liberal National Party leader is on track to become the next premier in Queensland, according to the latest opinion polls.
- Mark Ludlow