Editor’s view: State going out of its way to keep us in dark
A sad culture has developed within the state bureaucracy where officials seek reasons why information should be kept hidden, writes the editor.
Integrity crisis
All the latest news on the Palaszczuk government's integrity crisis
U-turn puts Palaszczuk’s political trickery on show
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s move to re-establish a complaints clearing house is a welcome move, but it’s a promise she should have honoured from the start, writes Hayden Johnson.
Parting shot: More needs to be done on integrity issues
Outgoing Information Commissioner Rachael Rangihaeata has used her final annual report to warn of ongoing integrity issues.
‘No bang for buck’: Why complaints ‘clearing house’ canned
The reason why a “clearing house” for corruption tip-offs and complaints recommended by the landmark Coaldrake integrity was dumped by the government has been revealed.
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Double trouble: Opposition slams joint debate as ‘abuse of power’
The state opposition has slammed the Palaszczuk government’s decision to combine parliamentary debate on two key integrity Bills in the house this week.
’Natural choice’: Ex-integrity commissioner excited for new council role
The state’s former integrity commissioner, who was at the centre of a major government scandal, has revealed why she decided to move into a new role with a Darling Downs council. Read her statement here:
This isn’t Russia or China – allow frank views to be aired
Two recent examinations of how the world’s most powerful autocrats operate behind closed doors is a cautionary tale for our own system of government, writes the editor.
Editor’s view: Premier’s Coaldrake legislation is a good start
Legislation introduced by the Premier to improve public-sector culture and accountability as recommended by the Coaldrake review is praiseworthy, but there is so much more to be done, writes the editor.
Unregistered lobbyists face big fines after Qld integrity review
Queenslanders should be able to easily access accurate and up-to-date information about who is lobbying the state government, new integrity legislation recommends.
Messages expose Health Minister’s control of key data release
Significant public health data was only released to the public when it suited the Minister’s political timetable rather than when it was ready, documents have revealed.
‘Wait until he can’t be contacted’: Minister’s former media adviser’s bombshell report revelation
Steven Miles’ former media adviser Neil Doorley has revealed the tactics used to delay findings about koala populations until it suited the government. This is what happened, in his own words.
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.
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