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Health Minister Tim Nicholls (left) and Premier David Crisafulli (right) want to examine the evidence behind hormone therapy for young people with gender dysphoria.

Immediate restrictions on hormone therapy for young people in Queensland

Hormone therapy will no longer be available to new patients with gender dysphoria, while the LNP government awaits a review to determine whether a ban is warranted.

  • Sean Parnell and Olivia Ireland

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Premier David Crisafulli’s during his address to the Queensland’s public servants

Premier reassures public servants after treasurer forecast budget gloom

David Crisafulli has told public servants their jobs are “secure” after the mid-year budget update forecast debt to rise to $217.8 billion by 2027-28.

  • Cameron Atfield
Queensland treasurer David Janetzki gives an update on the state of the budget in the Mid Year Fiscal and Economic Review (MYFER) at 1 William Street, Brisbane, January 23, 2025.

Queensland credit rating downgrade now ‘highly likely’: Treasurer

Delivering what he described as “Labor’s last budget update”, rather than the LNP’s first, Treasurer David Janetzki cast a bleak picture of the state’s finances.

  • Cameron Atfield
the CCC has raised concerns about the access lobbyists have to decision makers in 1 William Street.

Curtains closed, devices off as government declares power ‘emergency’

Amid fears of blackouts during Queensland’s heatwave, public servants were ordered to conserve power – and even avoid “large printing jobs or laminating”.

  • Sean Parnell
Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki gives an update on the state of the budget in the Mid Year Fiscal and Economic Review at 1 William Street, Brisbane.

‘A challenge’: Billions set aside for services in budget LNP wants to balance

Treasurer David Janetzki has delivered his official appraisal of Labor’s last budget, notionally setting aside billions of dollars for services he says were left underfunded.

  • Sean Parnell
Accommodation cells in the Boys’ unit at the Cairns watch-house taken from the ‘Cairns and Murgon watch‑houses inspection report’ delivered September, 2024.

Queensland’s tough youth crime agenda slammed in human rights report

Significant concerns are held for children in contact with Australia’s youth justice system, including those held in custody in adult facilities in Queensland.

  • Courtney Kruk
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From next year, Suncorp Stadium can host 12 concerts annually.

New appointments to advise on future of Queensland stadiums, nightlife

The LNP government has overhauled the board of Stadium Queensland, and reconsidered how it will deal with live music venues and the hospitality sector.

  • Sean Parnell
Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie, who joined the ceremony at the recent Brisbane International, has interrupted his holidays to halt work on three renewable energy projects.

‘Complex and significant’: Wind farm projects halted by LNP government

Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie may be on leave, but that hasn’t stopped him intervening in the assessment of renewable energy projects.

  • Sean Parnell
If this says ** FOR USE IN PROPERTY SECTION ** is that fairly off limits for us?

The renters’ revolt: How to safeguard your rights as a tenant in Queensland

Recent changes to tenancy laws are a start, but there are other steps renters can take to protect their rights in an increasingly competitive market.

  • Courtney Kruk
Despite the negative picture being painted of the budget by the LNP, Treasurer David Janetzki says the party will still “be delivering on our promises” now in government.

Crisafulli says pending budget update will show ‘how serious’ LNP is

A week out from Treasurer David Janetzki’s first budget update, the spotlight is on youth crime, health and housing – and what Labor left behind.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt

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