Premier’s time is up as failures mount under third-rate ministers
The Queensland Labor government is no longer fit for purpose, as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk presides over a growing list of failures, writes Des Houghton.
Integrity crisis
All the latest news on the Palaszczuk government's integrity crisis
Editor’s view: Private emails the thin edge of wedge
If the state government wants to restore its reputation around integrity and transparency it must eradicate the use of private emails for public business, writes the editor.
‘Absolutely shocked’: Latest private email drama to hit government
In the wake of the “mangocube” scandal it has been revealed another private email account has been used for the official business of the building industry watchdog.
‘Cover up, contort, distract’: Former MP’s fury over ‘untouchable’ public servants
Former Palaszczuk government minister Jo-Ann Miller is calling for a fresh integrity inquiry after senior public servants were “never held to account” over an alleged breach of conduct.
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Labor MPs’ ‘extraordinary move’ to block secret Trad CCC report
Labor MPs have made an “extraordinary move” to stymie the release of the Crime and Corruption Commission’s secret report into Jackie Trad – the third time it’s been blocked.
Premier’s bizarre ‘MAFS’ response to CFMEU’s lobbying attack
The Premier has labelled the Opposition’s support of CFMEU boss Michael Ravbar as being like an episode of “Married At First Sight”. QUESTION TIME BLOG
‘Move swiftly, excise this cancer’: Union boss’s scathing attack on Premier
Union boss Michael Ravbar has seized on the integrity watchdog’s latest warning, attacking the Premier over her “vague promises” and demanding swift action against lobbying.
Labor-aligned lobbying firm claims ‘we don’t always win’
A Labor-aligned lobbying firm at the centre of accusations it is too close to the state government claims it loses more pitches than it wins.
The Anacta client list: Wins secured by Labor-linked lobbyist
The clients of Labor-aligned lobbying firm Anacta range from major medical companies to mining giants and construction heavyweights. These are the wins they’ve secured with the Queensland government.
Premier now ‘absolutely believes’ lobbyist rules must change
Annastacia Palaszczuk has flagged lobbying laws could change within weeks as the state government sweats on the outcome of a landmark report into its integrity.
Where there’s smoke: Towering integrity inferno waiting to happen
If it’s true that where there’s smoke there’s fire, Queensland’s integrity crisis could become a full-blown inferno, writes Mike O’Connor.
Stench must be purged, for the sake of every Queenslander
The Queensland government is facing three major issues. The first and perhaps most significant: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s habit of turning on those who challenge her, writes the Editor.
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