Annastacia Palaszczuk’s decision to keep borders shut to Sydneysiders and Victorians has outraged Flight Centre CEO Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner who says ‘there’s no science or rationale’ behind the move, and that he’s already spoken to the LNP about their plans if they win tomorrow’s state election.
How former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad went from powerbroker to outcast and “99 per cent” likely to lose her seat.
Annastacia Palaszczuk has taken out the Sky News and The Courier-Mail People’s Forum over Deb Frecklington, with a group of undecided voters declaring the Premier a decisive winner in what was at times a heated debate. HOW IT UNFOLDED
Clive Palmer has parachuted in his controversial pilot to stand as a ‘faceless man’ in a hotly-contested Gold Coast seat in Saturday’s election.
An ex-coal miner turned Labor candidate has been given tens of thousands of dollars in donations from the CFMEU, despite the union previously saying it would pull funding from Labor during the campaign.
An incredible collapse in votes for one of the minor parties is set to cause a reversal in fortunes for the two major parties in a must-win marginal southeast Queensland seat.
With more than 30 marginal seats, the Queensland election could be anybody’s. These are the seats that could make or break either major party.
A Greens candidate has been claiming sick leave at her place of employment for almost two months while also actively campaigning to win the seat.
The Sunday Mail believes Queensland would be better off over the next four years with Deb Frecklington and the LNP in office, writes the Editor.
Katter’s Australian Party leader Robbie Katter, whose party could play a decisive role in picking the next government, has hit out at the Premier over a key pledge.
While Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington’s husband and three daughters concede her frantic schedule can be challenging, they are happy to help with her political campaign in any way they can.
Far from being the “accidental premier”, Annastacia Palasczuk has always been a leader says the person who knows her best
The LNP are promising to save southeast Queenslanders hundreds of dollars on their water bills. Here is how they say they can do it.
Relations between LNP HQ and leader Deb Frecklington remain fraught after those ill-fated efforts to oust her a few months back, with a powerful committee voting to cut the party’s campaign contribution, writes Steven Wardill.
The Premier says she does not support claims Queensland’s youth crime crisis was partly caused by parents who had children just so they could get their hands on the Baby Bonus. SEE THE VIDEO
Former LNP Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey has taken to Facebook to poke fun at her successor over an embarrassing incident at a Gold Coast pre-polling booth.
From the promises of jobs to the questions that leaders refuse to answer. Here’s your ultimate guide to Queensland political party policies ahead of the 2020 state election.
More details have been revealed about a controversial LNP pledge to introduce a curfew for Townsville’s youth if they’re elected to government. WILL A CURFEW WORK? HAVE YOUR SAY
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s plan for a “second Bruce Highway” is a risky move because it gives the impression that Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington is now the pacesetter of this campaign and the Premier is following her lead, writes THE EDITOR.
Analysis of the two leaders’ campaigns so far have revealed the regions where each party is feeling confident… and where they’re slipping.
The Queensland Education Minister has rubbished a “political stunt” urging Satanism to be taught as part of religious instruction in state schools.
Economy, debt, health, education, crime, infrastructure and the environment – where do the major parties stand on these important issues? As Queenslanders prepare to head to the polls next weekend, we have compiled a comprehensive guide comparing the policies of Labor and LNP to help you make an informed decision. SEE THE COMPARISON
Labor and the LNP have officially launched their state election campaigns, with Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deb Frecklington spruiking their plans to create more jobs. Find out what they’re promising and how it affects you.
Clive Palmer’s wife Anna Palmer is swapping preferences in a key state election seat as part of a newly-revealed deal.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk denies she’s lost control of her candidates after Craig Crawford, Brittany Lauga and Mike Brunker defied her direction by urging voters to put the LNP last, rather than One Nation.
LNP Senator Matt Canavan given his decision over a possible switch to the lower house to contest a forthcoming southeast Queensland by-election, ending a week of speculation around the move which could have cleared the way for a future leadership tilt.
It was a rare appearance by controversial former premier Campbell Newman at an LNP event. But you won’t find any evidence of it online.
It reads like “fake news” but there is a place in Queensland where business is booming, profits are up, bosses are crying out for workers and every hotel room is booked.
A new but familiar candidate has been overwhelmingly backed to run for Labor in an outgoing minister’s marginal electorate.
With an election looming in unprecedented circumstances, the leaders of Queensland’s two major parties tell why their plan is best for our uncertain future. IN THEIR OWN WORDS
The Prime Minister has revealed his thoughts on being banned from Queensland for the duration of the state election campaign unless he’s prepared to fork over $2800 to quarantine for two weeks in a local hotel.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she is prepared to lose the looming October State Election over her Government’s tough border stance and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
There’s a huge amount at stake at the October 31 state election. But not just for Annastacia Palaszczuk, who just a few months ago looked to be in a winning position. A loss for the Opposition would have serious implications for the future of the LNP, writes Paul Williams.
The Greens will announce a generous plan that will save Queenslanders hundreds of millions of dollars – if the party wins the balance of power at next month’s state election.
With the Queensland state election coming in the next few weeks, here’s an early guide on what you need to know ahead of voting.
Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has defended her decision not to wear a mask on a near-full Qantas flight after being called out on social media.
Labor’s candidate for the ultra-marginal seat of Mundingburra will soon be decided, with a preselection ballot about to open. But a Party source said it was less than ideal, with the candidate to be announced less than 20 days before the election campaign officially kicks off.
Labor is yet to announce a candidate for one of the state’s most marginal seats while another party’s candidate doesn’t even live there. Here are the issues that count in the Townsville seat of Mundingburra.
Taxpayers are paying for billboards featuring pictures of Queensland MPs from both sides of politics less than two months from the looming October election. SEE THE BILLBOARDS.
She might not be deputy premier or treasurer any more, but try telling that to Jackie Trad after her performance in Parliament this week.
Outgoing minister Kate Jones has no firm plans for the future, but has put an idea “out there” as her replacement candidate is revealed.
As minister Anthony Lynham blames career considerations for his resignation from Parliament, The Courier-Mail can reveal the Labor figure set to take his place.
Clive Palmer says he took down Bill Shorten and will do the same to Annastacia Palaszczuk to prevent Queensland becoming an economic basket case. He also says Campbell Newman wasn’t so bad after all.
The Greens have dropped a candidate in one of the key Brisbane seats they’re targeting this state election, after his alleged conduct towards two women. But the disendorsed candidate hit back late on Tuesday night, saying he considered it a “smear” by the party.
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