Annastacia Palaszczuk has slammed a claim that Queensland’s border closures are political, telling the NSW Health Minister to concentrate on issues in his own state. It comes as Labor today committed money to upgrading schools and the LNP committed $50m to a Central Queensland highway.
A locked side gate and coronavirus sparked concerns at Shailer Park State High School, where early voters were forced to walk to another entrance.
The reason behind what caused March’s farcical council election count – where the results of crucial mayoral and ward battles was not known for hours – has been revealed. But an inquiry into the farce has made a surprising recommendation.
Queensland councillors will have no excuses if they are caught not recording all conversations about council business as the state’s oversight authority cracks down on sloppy track records.
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