Government
Queensland taps NSW consultant to oversee hospital expansion
The LNP claims Labor’s $9.8 billion hospital expansion program may have blown out by more than 100 per cent.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Qld to review ‘potentially struggling’ domestic violence helpline
The state will appoint a reviewer for one of its leading domestic violence services amid concerns about unanswered calls, surging demand and an expansion vow.
- by Matt Dennien
Moreton Motorway route heads back to drawing board after community backlash
The government has vowed to pursue a new route for part of the motorway after a groundswell of opposition to the original plan.
- by Matt Dennien
Labor accuses LNP of inflating project ‘blowouts’ to claim future wins
The LNP went to the election with a little-detailed promise of delivering projects on time and on budget – Labor has made the most explicit claim yet as to how.
- by Matt Dennien
Qld real estate lobby calls for probe into ‘onslaught’ of tenancy law changes
The body wants a proposed productivity commission to review the social and economic impacts of a swathe of rental reforms.
- by Matt Dennien
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Courts
LNP to crack down on drug-driving after Ezra Mam’s ‘slap on the wrist’
Qld’s attorney-general has flagged an increase to drug-driving penalties after the Broncos star’s sentence was criticised by the deputy premier.
- by Matt Dennien
Breach of bail drives lift in kids court numbers as detention strains
The Childrens Court president used a report to warn about the “struggle” with growing incarceration numbers – which the LNP expects new laws to push higher.
- by Matt Dennien
No more blowouts: Clock ticking to confirm 2032 budget, audit office warns
With an ‘immovable deadline’ looming, there is currently no consolidated sum for the cost of the Brisbane 2032 Games. A key watchdog says there should be.
- by Matt Dennien
LNP’s ‘adult time’ youth crime laws pass parliament with Labor backing
While opposition MPs highlighted concerns raised by stakeholders, and the fast-tracked process, all supported the laws – though one is considering her future.
- by Matt Dennien
LNP blocks Labor move for more scrutiny of youth crime laws
Parliamentary debate has begun over the government’s controversial proposed laws, with Labor trying – and failing – to have key parts delayed until early 2025.
- by Matt Dennien
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‘Lost for words’: LNP bans parliamentary debate on abortion laws
Premier David Crisafulli’s election campaign was plagued by unanswered questions about how he would manage differing views in his party, and the parliament.
- by Matt Dennien
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