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Queensland votes
The state seats where votes may be worth more – or less
Major party campaigns are gearing up for key stops across Queensland’s 93 electorates before October 26. But some seats aren’t like the others.
- by Matt Dennien
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Perspective
Queensland votes
Of two convicted politicians, only one has earned a second chance
Later this year, within 10 days of each other, voters in both the US and Queensland will decide whether to elect a convicted criminal.
- by Cameron Atfield
Perspective
Government
If Queensland split in two, would things really go south?
History shows it’s not that easy to create a new Australian state. So how easy would it be for a North Queensland to be welcomed into the Commonwealth fold?
- by Cameron Atfield
Perspective
Queensland votes
Political gags and last-ditch cash splashes: Qld election season begins
April 1 might be a day to take everything with a grain of salt, but in a state election year, it’s also the last chance for a campaign spending free-for-all (no joke).
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Government
Health, crime and housing: Queensland parliament’s 2023 ‘wrapped’
There’s no Spotify-style graphics here, but crunching the numbers from state MPs last year can still be revealing.
- by Matt Dennien
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Juvenile justice
‘Find a better way’: Labor MP speaks out on youth held in watch houses
The long-term crime victim advocate also used her speech on a contentious bill in parliament to say the government’s first priority had to be supporting victims.
- by Matt Dennien
Outside, crime protesters march for action. Inside, youth detention law is tweaked
Crime debate dominates parliament, starting with a victim protest and ending with the government flagging a new human rights law bypass.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Government
MPs back to parliament after a government walk in a winter blunder land
While the post-budget roadshow gave them a chance to spruik their goods, the government has had anything but a chance to take a breath over the mid-year break.
- by Matt Dennien
Axe the Gabba rebuild and cap the Olympics budget, crossbenchers say
The state’s seven non-major party MPs, spanning its political and geographic breadth, have banded together with an unusual collaborative spirit.
- by Matt Dennien
Queensland’s lawmaking activity slides to decades-long low
Calls for an early return of parliament has been hosed down by the acting premier, criticising the LNP’s recent policy efforts.
- by Matt Dennien
Queensland pilot guilty of illegally flying MPs
A north Queensland pilot has been found guilty on charges relating to illegally operating a charter service used by state and federal members of parliament.
- by Fraser Barton
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