Politics
Queensland
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Queensland votes
Qld election 2024 leaders debate LIVE updates: Steven Miles, David Crisafulli go head-to-head
The LNP’s David Crisafulli and Labor’s Steven Miles are tonight facing off in the first debate of the Queensland election campaign. Follow for a live stream of the debate and commentary on the key moments as they happen.
- by Felicity Caldwell and Rosanna Ryan
Latest
‘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
Miles takes action against Townsville mayor despite court threats
Troy Thompson has three weeks to respond, and has already vowed to seek a Supreme Court injunction “to protect the integrity of our local government”.
- by Laine Clark
Where can I vote? Do I number every box? What you need to know about the Queensland state election
The Queensland state election is weeks away. Here’s what you need to know as we head towards polling day on October 26.
- by Rosanna Ryan
‘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
Bleijie ducks debate as pre-election Trumpian barbs fly
The pollies just couldn’t wait. Even before the Queensland election campaign officially kicks off, the mud-slinging has begun in earnest.
- 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
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
Exclusive
Government
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
Perspective
Queensland votes
What an ad library tells us about the state of Queensland politics
A now-outdated promotional blitz is just a preview of the fast-moving campaign we can expect as the election draws near. What can we learn from efforts so far?
- by Matt Dennien
Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/queensland