LNP
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
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
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
Updated
Cross River Rail
‘A matter for them’: Regulator contradicts LNP Cross River Rail delay claims
The government says Brisbane’s newest rail line will not be ready for passengers until 2029, billions over budget, but have refused to outline key details.
- by Matt Dennien and Felicity Caldwell
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
The fallen MP and the disappearing act
A former Greens MP has suffered a cutting blow on Facebook at the hands of an ex-colleague.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Updated
Government
‘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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