‘Can Do’ Crisafulli: Newman anoints his successor, with a catch
Campbell Newman says David Crisafulli will be a can-do premier, but has reservations despite declaring him the winner of the second leaders’ debate. WATCH THE REPLAY
Debates
Cannabis cakes to kid crims: Inside Tantari’s first test against Lee, rivals
From candidate anecdotes about the “devil’s lettuce” and bold calls to take on “terrorising” teen criminals, here’s how the Hervey Bay MP’s first public comparison with his election opponents went down at a colourful meeting.
Shandee’s mum endorses LNP plan to fix state’s DNA crisis
Millions of dollars will be pumped into fixing Queensland’s forensic DNA lab crisis, up to 20 frontline staff hired, and a new judge added in Townsville under a $21.5m LNP plan to boost Queensland’s justice system and clear a growing backlog of cases.
Hospital ‘war zone’ claim as ramping times blow out
Rockhampton’s overflowing ED has reached its “use-by-date”, says the LNP’s would-be health minister but Labor insists it’s got a plan to curb the chaos.
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Hoons, M1 chaos and crime: Relive epic Coast debate
The election may be over but the fun never stops when it comes to landing the key seats on the Gold Coast. RELIVE HOW THE DEBATE PLAYED OUT
McConnel winner revealed: What it means for you
Labor Education Minister Grace Grace, the Greens’ Kirsten Lovejoy and the LNP’s Pinky Singh went to battle in the seat of McConnel. Here’s who came out on top and what it means for people in the inner-Brisbane seat.
Premier gets emotional during final debate
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Opposition leader Deb Frecklington have faced off in their final debate of the election campaign before voters head to the polls tomorrow and the Premier became emotional over one question. WATCH THE REPLAY
Premier defends ‘robust’ hotel quarantine
Annastacia Palaszczuk has defended Queensland’s hotel quarantine system, but says the state will not rush to welcome international students, saying the priority was to reunite families with loved ones stranded overseas.
Fiery Premier attacks smiling Deb over costings
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s aggressive strategy in the Sky News/Courier-Mail leaders’ debate, which saw the Premier attack the LNP over borders, costings and a “secret plan to sack public servants” was in stark contrast to smiling Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington. WATCH THE REPLAY
No knockout blow as election remains too close to call
Annastacia Palaszczuk should have wiped the floor with Deb Frecklington, but failed to land a knockout blow, writes Steven Wardill.
Leaders’ debate as it happened
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
How our experts rated debate performance
The undecided voters taking part in the People’s Forum rated Annastacia Palaszczuk’s performance the best, what was the verdict from The Courier-Mail’s own team of experts?
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