Minister weighs in on biggest problem for police
Police Minister Mark Ryan has weighed in on an issue that’s putting enormous strain on police, leading one officer to comment that they’re being treated as ‘de facto social workers’.
Police Minister Mark Ryan has weighed in on an issue that’s putting enormous strain on police, leading one officer to comment that they’re being treated as ‘de facto social workers’.
In an exclusive interview, on the eve of the election, Premier Steven Miles – who once likened his election battle to climbing Mount Everest – says he feels he has almost conquered the mountain.
Our vote for best campaign pamphlet was this LNP photoshop depicting Robbie Katter being embraced by Steven Miles – Jack and Rose style. THIS IS GEORGE STREET BEAT
The leaders have delivered their final pitches to voters ahead of Saturday’s poll, withSteven Miles giving a cheeky jab at the media in response to our reader questions.
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has staunchly ruled out forming a minority government with the Katter’s Australian Party after leaked polling showed the LNP are at risk of losing two key regional seats to the minor party.
David Janetzki has vowed an LNP government would take a “calm and methodical” approach to the Queensland budget, a plan Labor has blasted as a “total fantasy”.
Labor advisors had to evacuate Premier Steven Miles from a polling booth after he was chased down by an Independent candidate who had recently been released on bail. WATCH THE VIDEO
Premier Steven Miles says he has no doubt a re-elected Labor government can rein in the state’s ballooning debt, which is set to top $172bn.
A government contractor’s attendance at a Labor fundraising dinner has raised integrity concerns ahead of Saturday’s election, but the Premier has been quick in his attempt to clarify the situation.
Labor’s $9.1bn cost-of-living pledges will only fuel inflation and burden future generations, economists warn.
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