Cameron Dick
Doubts over future power bill rebates as LNP leaves room for nuclear
In his first major speech, Treasurer and Energy Minister David Janetzki has painted the clearest picture yet of the new LNP government’s power plans.
- by Matt Dennien
Latest
Internal briefings warn Qld Treasurer ‘major shifts’ needed, as LNP blasts blowouts
Despite the negative budget picture being painted by the new government, Treasurer David Janetzki says his party will still “be delivering on our promises”.
- by Matt Dennien
Public claims of Cross River Rail ‘blowout’ could cost taxpayers more: Labor
Labor has hit back at Premier David Crisafulli’s claim of yet another budget blowout, saying it could compromise negotiations with contractors.
- by Cameron Atfield
LNP to ‘flatten’ spending on consultants to help fund election pledges
With the election almost upon us, both major parties have formally spelt out how they plan to pay for all the promises. But questions remain.
- by Matt Dennien
Analysis
Queensland votes
‘Stakes are really high’: Premier’s tropical tour as campaign heats up
As Labor leader Steven Miles kept busy, his LNP challenger, David Crisafulli, warned of “aggression in politics” and announced another crime policy.
- by Cameron Atfield
LNP vows to permanently exempt Queensland GPs from payroll tax
David Crisafulli has promised to keep patient fees down by abolishing the tax for GPs if it is elected to government next month.
- by Cameron Atfield
Perspective
Queensland votes
If Labor and the LNP hope you forget (bits of) the past, what’s the future?
This parliament’s final months has taught us at least one thing: the major parties want the October election to be a contest of ideas. Here’s what’s on offer so far.
- by Matt Dennien
Two of Us
Good Weekend
Only our sister has ‘a real job’: Pollies Cameron and Milton Dick on family life
Queensland Deputy Premier Cameron Dick and brother Milton, Speaker of the House of Representatives, on their early years – and their dad’s take on their work.
- by Jane Cadzow
‘Very negligible’: Premier plays down explosion effect on power prices
Long-awaited detail into the breakdown of a major Queensland coal power station in 2021 has added fuel to claims about its role in increased power bills.
- by Matt Dennien
Draft report finds broader failures behind Qld coal plant explosion
The state will now appoint special advisors to the government-owned operator of the Callide power station, CS Energy, amid a review of all its power generators.
- by Matt Dennien
Analysis
Queensland votes
Dutton’s vision brings nuclear issue to Crisafulli’s doorstep
Nuclear energy is one topic the Queensland LNP leader wanted to avoid before the state election, but Dutton’s federal pitch means that’s no longer possible.
- by Matt Dennien
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