Premier’s small-target strategy won the election – but now he must go big
For the first election in a long time the LNP had discipline in spades. That discipline needs to continue in government, writes Graham Young.
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Focused, arrogant? The man who became Qld’s 41st Premier
Figures central to David Crisafulli’s rise to power have detailed what the man himself is really like when the microphones and cameras are off. WATCH NOW
Who got promoted? Meet the LNP’s chiefs of staff
Long-time policy advisers, a TV presenter turned star candidate, and party loyalists will have a major influence on the LNP government over the next four years. See their chief of staff team here.
Bates axed from health in major shake-up of new LNP frontbench
New Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled his first LNP frontbench but despite a promise to keep the main players intact, there has been a major shake-up.
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Remember 1995: Party elder warns LNP not to count its chickens
The only LNP leader beside Campbell Newman to become premier in the past 35 years has reminded the party of a previous poll it thought it had in the bag.
No TV for you: LNP to hit youth offenders where it hurts
Children in prison would be punished for not going to school, have their television taken from them if they misbehave and be forced into isolation if they abuse guards under the LNP’s latest youth crime measures.
Youth crime crisis: LNP to target school drop-outs
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli reveals $40m “early intervention fund” to help school drop-outs from turning to a life of crime.
It’s not over yet: LNP’s path to power more fraught than you think
Opinion: The Opposition faces challenges the government doesn’t, making the campaign a handicap race stacked in Labor’s favour, writes Graham Young.
Last gasp of a decrepit Parliament – and Queenslanders deserve better
With Thursday the final sitting day of Parliament before the election, don’t expect anything resembling civilised debate, writes state political editor Hayden Johnson.
We all make mistakes. Crisafulli must come clean before it gets really nasty
David Crisafulli should come clean and properly explain his actions so this issue won’t dog him during the election, writes The Editor.
‘Youth criminals are running riot in our communities’
Crime has spiralled out of control over the past decade with assaults, car theft and robbery spiking nearly 300 per cent in parts of Queensland.
LNP insiders’ bombshell: Reports Ros Bates will be axed
Insiders have dropped a pre-election bombshell on the LNP with claims Ros Bates will be axed from her portfolio, but David Crisafulli is firing back. VOTE IN OUR POLL
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