How Qld border switch could backfire
The Queensland government’s decision to reopen the state’s border to the ACT could have serious consequences for the upcoming election.
Politics
Qld partially relaxes border rules
Queensland will reopen to the ACT from Friday next week, which could pave the way for Scott Morrison to enter the state in time for the upcoming election.
500 more stranded Aussies to fly to Qld
Annastacia Palaszczuk said she wants to do “everything she can” to support an extra 500 Australians set to quarantine in Queensland.
Veteran Qld politician resigns
Federal MP who served stints in local council and state politics has resigned.
Premier accused of breaking own rules
The Queensland Premier has been accused of not taking her own virus advice after going to events despite admitting one problem.
Palaszczuk tested for coronavirus
The State Opposition has accused Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk of ignoring her own government’s health advice after it was revealed she had been tested for COVID-19.
No special treatment for PM
Deputy Premier Steven Miles has ruled out giving Scott Morrison special treatment to attend the AFL grand final, saying the PM “has been clear no one should get special treatment”.
Man charged over threat to kill Premier
A Gold Coast man has been charged for allegedly threatening to kill Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and the state’s chief health officer.
PM’s plot to ‘tear down’ Palaszczuk
Queensland’s Deputy Premier has slammed Prime Minister Scott Morrison for leading a campaign aimed at “tearing down” Annastacia Palaszczuk.
Premier spends $528K on lockdown polling
Annastacia Palaszczuk has spent more than half a million dollars on opinion polling over her tough coronavirus restrictions ahead of the state election.
Leaked document exposes border wars
A tough new definition of virus hot spots that would keep Australia’s borders shut for longer has been scrapped after it was leaked to media.
‘Palmer is simply a giant bully’
Kevin Rudd is calling for LNP bigwigs to condemn Clive Palmer’s “bullying tactics” as the controversial billionaire businessman steps up his anti-Palaszczuk campaign.
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s $60k booze bill
QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s departments spent almost $60,000 on alcohol in the last financial year, new figures reveal.
I’ll lose election before backing down
QLD premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has made a stunning pledge to keep the state’s border restrictions, even if it costs her government.
‘Mind-boggling’: Abbott slams premier
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has slammed Queensland’s border restrictions as “bureaucratic bloody-mindedness”
Police protection for Qld health chief
Queensland’s top health officer is facing unprecedented attacks on her tough border stance, prompting a constant police presence at her home.
‘Running out of time’: Daughter’s plea
A daughter has given a tearful plea to Qld authorities to be able to cross the border and say a final goodbye to her dying mum on the Gold Coast.
Queenslanders given grim border choice
The state’s peak doctors body has weighed into the Queensland border debate. And said that Queenslanders have to make a tough choice.
Dutton fires back in Tom Hanks row
Peter Dutton has hit back at the Qld government which accused him of “lying” about being responsible for giving Tom Hanks entry to Australia.
Choked up premier refuses to back down
Queensland has recorded two new cases in the past 24 hours, as an emotional Annastacia Palaszczuk faces mounting pressure over her strict border measures.
‘I’m astounded’: Sam slams Qld Premier
Sunrise host Sam Armytage weighed into the Queensland border battle, slamming the Premier for accusing the Prime Minister of being a bully.
Images that broke Australia’s heart
The PM has revealed what he spoke about with a grieving daughter banned from her dad’s funeral forced to view his body in PPE.
Premier loses three ministers in six days
Kate Jones has become the third minister in a week to announce a shock departure from politics, seven weeks out from the polls.
Premier accuses PM of ‘bullying’ her
The Queensland premier says she “refuses to be bullied by the Prime Minister” after a woman was barred from attending her dad’s funeral.
Your guide to the 2020 Qld election
With less than eight weeks to go until Queensland’s first state election amid the coronavirus pandemic, here’s everything you need to know.
Palaszczuk’s $3 billion power play
Embattled Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has armed herself with a $3 billion war chest in her effort to be re-elected.
$177m cruise to nowhere
Nobody can say when a $177 million Brisbane cruise terminal, that was to launch ahead of the state election and bring thousands of tourists, will open.
Surplus vanishes, jobless rate to soar
More than 138,000 Queenslanders have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19, and the pain is not over yet.
‘Send them back’: Fury over AFL brawl
There are calls to send AFL players charged over an alleged strip club brawl back to Victoria, in what’s been called a “slap in the face” for Queenslanders.
Qld opens bubble to new postcode
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has extended the state’s strict border bubble to include a new town in NSW.
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