Queensland budget
Doubts over future power bill rebates as LNP leaves room for nuclear
In his first major speech, Treasurer and Energy Minister David Janetzki has painted the clearest picture yet of the new LNP government’s power plans.
- by Matt Dennien
Latest
Internal briefings warn Qld Treasurer ‘major shifts’ needed, as LNP blasts blowouts
Despite the negative budget picture being painted by the new government, Treasurer David Janetzki says his party will still “be delivering on our promises”.
- by Matt Dennien
Library rhyme time sessions cut as City Hall stops ‘picking up the slack’
Dozens of weekly library sessions for babies, toddlers and preschoolers have been cut, sparking a community backlash.
- by Nick Dent, William Davis and Catherine Strohfeldt
‘Sugar hit’ coal royalties scaring investors away, BHP boss warns
Hefty coal royalties have propped up state government coffers since 2022. But BHP says the tax scheme will not benefit Queensland in the long term.
- by Savannah Meacham
Public claims of Cross River Rail ‘blowout’ could cost taxpayers more: Labor
Labor has hit back at Premier David Crisafulli’s claim of yet another budget blowout, saying it could compromise negotiations with contractors.
- by Cameron Atfield
‘I may not be able to fix this’: Police boss admits budget blowout could be worse than thought
Queensland Police is staring at a possible $200 million budget black hole, including an unfunded new police station at Stones Corner. The police commissioner admits he has found other commitments that are also not funded.
- by Marissa Calligeros
LNP to ‘flatten’ spending on consultants to help fund election pledges
With the election almost upon us, both major parties have formally spelt out how they plan to pay for all the promises. But questions remain.
- by Matt Dennien
Analysis
Queensland votes
How third-party players are spending big to influence Qld’s election
Mining companies, unions and other groups with skin in the game are trying to sway the election amid new funding laws.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Respect for people’s money’: Crisafulli flags LNP budget priorities
The LNP has ramped up its rhetoric on economic management, including a pledge to upskill public servants – not sack them – to save money on consultants.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
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
Perspective
Queensland votes
If Labor and the LNP hope you forget (bits of) the past, what’s the future?
This parliament’s final months has taught us at least one thing: the major parties want the October election to be a contest of ideas. Here’s what’s on offer so far.
- by Matt Dennien
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