At least 21 Queenslanders have died and seven people needed to be revived in cases where paramedics took too long to respond due to hospital ramping and surging workloads.

South Australian Labor Treasurer Stephen Mullighan confirmed on Saturday his government had no intention of following “Queensland’s lead on land tax” – pointing to their commitment of no new taxes.

Queensland residents are being told to scour their homes for “hidden” mould, with a third La Nina event forecast to bring heavy rainfall from November.