Government
Energy minister tells court he did not know of ‘catastrophic risk’
The incumbent energy minister, Labor’s Mick de Brenni, said he was confident his Federal Court appearance would not disrupt his party’s election campaign.
- by Cloe Read
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‘Simpler ways’: Labor’s public power retailer pitch sparks debate
Queensland Labor has pledged to set up a new retailer to help drive down bills across the state if re-elected later this month, but not everyone is sold.
- by Matt Dennien and Cameron Atfield
‘Does not invite trust’: Party leaders warned over voting war of words
A former parliamentary umpire has urged the major party leaders not to undermine an electoral system “everyone should be proud of”.
- by Matt Dennien and Cameron Atfield
‘A different leader’: Miles wants his own mandate, Crisafulli wants change
Queensland’s 26-day formal election fight will begin on Tuesday, after the state’s major party leaders spent campaign-eve setting the scene for voters.
- by Matt Dennien and Cameron Atfield
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Education
Queensland’s home-school regulator needs overhaul, review finds
A rethink of the burgeoning home-school sector has been proposed amid a tripling in the number of children taught at home.
- by Matt Dennien and Felicity Caldwell
Big business doesn’t ‘deserve’ election tax promise, Labor says
While senior party MPs declined to rule out tax hikes in a campaign pitch, they say none are planned – but sought to heap pressure on the LNP over its plan.
- by Matt Dennien
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Queensland floats ‘state interest’ for supermarket sector competition
In one of its last acts before the October election, the government will launch consultation on ideas to “drive down” grocery prices with planning changes.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Lack of trust’: Fire service set for reform amid bullying fears
Consultants called in to examine the culture inside the Queensland Fire Department found a “culture of silence” and “fear of retribution” for speaking out.
- by William Davis
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Perspective
Queensland has its first night-life tsar. Has he been set up to sink or swim?
The former Powderfinger bassist has his work cut out for him as many live music venues and hospitality operators struggle to stay afloat.
- by Courtney Kruk
‘Cheap tactics’: Legal figures reject LNP’s latest Qld youth crime pitch
The party would change the way a child’s criminal history could be recorded and used in court. But experts say it won’t make people safer.
- by Matt Dennien
Labor ushers in taxpayer-funded rebates for electric scooters, bikes
From Monday, the Miles government will subsidise the purchase of e-scooters and e-bikes across Queensland in a bid to reduce carbon emissions.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
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