The latest news on the Queensland LNP
Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett debuted an ambitious blueprint to grow primary industry in Qld by another $7billion on Friday, but not everyone in the Gympie audience was impressed.
The state government’s first act in power was one of political cruelty, free from the decency and respect we were told would be a cornerstone, writes state political editor Hayden Johnson.
New Premier David Crisafulli must learn the lessons of history and not rush at the gate, writes the editor.
For the first election in a long time the LNP had discipline in spades. That discipline needs to continue in government, writes Graham Young.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli reveals $40m “early intervention fund” to help school drop-outs from turning to a life of crime.
Opinion: The Opposition faces challenges the government doesn’t, making the campaign a handicap race stacked in Labor’s favour, writes Graham Young.
With Thursday the final sitting day of Parliament before the election, don’t expect anything resembling civilised debate, writes state political editor Hayden Johnson.
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