Forget COVID, LNP loss was its own fault
Those disappointed with the LNP’s defeat in Queensland may try to blame that loss on Labor’s “politicisation” of COVID-19 but this is an overly simplistic view, writes Paul Williams
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Like Annastacia Palaszczuk, Joe Biden takes workers for mugs
A Queensland Labor senator has made an extraordinary claim linking Annastacia Palaszczuk and Joe Biden’s election triumphs. Talk about delusional, writes Peter Gleeson.
Biggest losers in Premier’s Cabinet shake-up
One of Queensland Labor’s factions is facing the loss of a critical Cabinet position as the others battle to boost their numbers in the wake of the state election.
Who’s in the frame for Premier’s new-look Cabinet
The Premier remains tight-lipped, but there are some clues as to which first-timers will appear in her new-look ministry.
Crisafulli in LNP box seat – so who’ll be No.2?
David Crisafulli is poised to be the next leader of the LNP, as several MPs jostle to replace Tim Mander as deputy after the party’s election loss.
The crucial failure that means knives will be out for Deb
The LNP’s failure to win over one group of voters in particular was the difference between success and failure for Deb Frecklington and now the knives will be out for her, with the drums already beating for her potential successor, writes Steven Wardill.
Public servants have civic duty to end Labor’s lazy, inept ways
In pre-COVID Queensland, the state was in trouble. Treasury debt was heading towards $100bn, the public service wage bill was soaring and nobody in government had any idea of how to breathe life into a moribund economy. That’s not going to cut it anymore, writes Mike O’Connor.
It’s not just Deb, arrogant LNP is a bunch of losers
The LNP is beset by a bunch of lazy, incompetent and irrelevant members who are clueless about the hard work required to beat Labor at a Queensland election. The fundamental difference between the two parties couldn’t be more stark, writes Steven Wardill.
Qantas to Premier: Congrats but you’re still wrong
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has again taken aim at Annastacia Palaszczuk in the wake of her election victory, saying the popular decision isn’t always the right one.
‘White hot anger’: LNP’s fury over Deb as new leader emerges
After former LNP heavyweights were spotted cruising the Brisbane River with Clive Palmer on election night, support is mounting for Deb Frecklington’s most-favoured replacement.
Premier rules out union input ahead of Cabinet reshuffle
Labor MPs stand ready to do whatever is asked of them as the Premier is credited with single-handedly winning the state election.
The international VIP Premier will be meeting with soon
One of Annastacia Palaszczuk’s first orders of business after being re-elected premier will be to hold talks with an international VIP whose support will prove crucial to Queensland.
Mourning-after email raises more questions than it answers
A four-paragraph statement to LNP members from Deb Frecklington the morning after the election has failed to soften the blow of the defeat, writes Steven Wardill.
The red flags behind the Greens’ vote surge
They might be celebrating unprecedented support in inner Brisbane, but the Greens should be concerned by the bigger picture.
What LNP drubbing doesn’t change for PM
While some might take the LNP’s Queensland election loss as an ominous sign for the Federal Government, sources close to Prime Minister Scott Morrison believe otherwise.
Palaszczuk holds firm on border closures
Many hoped Premier Palaszczuk would declare the state borders open if she retained power, but the Queensland leader refuses to budge.
Editor’s view: How Premier must assert her authority
As Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is re-elected with a thumping mandate, there is one thing she must do before she can get back to work, writes the editor.
Premier’s Gump-esque election triumph
Forrest Gump’s famous line involving a box of chocolates was never more apt than when applied to the Queensland election, writes Peter Gleeson.
Will Deb survive LNP bloodletting?
Deb Frecklington last night vowed to remain LNP leader but party insiders revealed it should have changed leadership four months ago and ‘we’ve wasted our time in opposition’. So will she survive the fallout? VOTE IN OUR POLL
Palaszczuk no longer ‘accidental premier’
Many thought Annastacia Palaszczuk took a poison chalice when she became the Labor leader in 2012. But she deserves to wear the ‘accidental premier’ moniker no longer, writes Steven Wardill.
How One Nation propelled Labor to victory
It was a move straight out of Pauline Hanson’s playbook that helped Labor to a surprise majority government win at the election. Ironically, it came with the help of One Nation supporters.
Premier wins third term with surprise 5.2 per cent swing
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has promised to ‘roll up her sleeves’ and immediately get back to work after winning a historic third term with a surprise swing as voters abandoned the LNP and One Nation.
Accidental Premier’s remarkable achievement
Annastacia Palaszczuk will secure her greatest wish in politics – to beat Peter Beattie and become Labor’s second-longest serving premier in Queensland. It is a remarkable achievement for the accidental premier, writes Peter Gleeson.
Greens emerge as new force
The Greens have taken the biggest scalp of the Queensland election, but the party is also on track to quadruple its number of seats.
Why this man is set to become one of Qld’s most powerful MPs
Based on early counting, the Greens could find themselves in a position to hold the balance of power in Queensland, potentially making this man one of the state’s biggest powerbrokers.
Anti-vaxxers don’t deserve to be on ballot: Frecklington
As the LNP moves to preference a renowned anti-vaxxer party below Labor, leader Deb Frecklington has lashed anti-vaxxer candidates saying they don’t deserve to be on the ballot paper.
Pot-lovers, anti-vaxxers, COVID-deniers clogging up the ballot
However you vote on October 31, you will still have to vote for some of these interesting contenders thanks to our compulsory preferential voting – or the number every box model – over our old system that let us “just vote one”, writes Jessica Marszalek.
‘Single biggest investment’ in teachers in Qld’s history
The Labor Government has pledged to spend an astonishing amount of money to recruit thousands of new teachers across the state if it is returned to power.
One Nation’s pledge if it holds balance of power
Senator Pauline Hanson has revealed the key issues her party would push if One Nation is delivered a casting vote in the upcoming Queensland election.
LNP plan to get mature workers, chronic unemployed back to work
The LNP says its plan for Queensland revolves around getting people back into work and its new campaign promise is directed at the most intractable cases.
Worries raised over lobbyist’s close ties to QLD Labor HQ
The multifaceted roles of a lobbyist, who happens to be the former chief strategist of Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and one-time party secretary, have come into sharp focus following a foreboding warning by Queensland’s corruption watchdog.
Labor’s recovery plan ‘just a glossy document’
It’s been used repeatedly Annastacia Palaszczuk and her senior ministers throughout the campaign, but Labor’s hyped economic recovery plan has been slammed as a “glossy document” lacking details by a former Treasury official.
Premier makes call on next term as $74m tourism plan revealed
Annastacia Palaszczuk has stopped short of promising to run for re-election in 2024, while making a call on what would happen if she wins this month’s election. It comes as her rival Deb Frecklington delivered a serve to anti-vaccination candidates.
Party the LNP are putting last on ballots
After announcing Labor would be put last on how-to-vote cards, the LNP will now preference another party last in every seat that it’s running over its anti-vax stance.
LNP tender plan to boost small business
LNP will today announce its plan to overhaul the government’s tender process to help Queensland small operators compete for millions of dollars of business.
Party supports candidate despite animal cruelty charges
A Queensland Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party candidate and pet shop owner has been charged by the RSPCA with 35 animal cruelty charges – but the party is standing by its candidate.
Trad in dramatic interview walkout
Embattled former deputy premier Jackie Trad has walked out mid-interview while being questioned about her potential return to cabinet. It comes as former LNP MP Jann Stuckey has made a shock call ahead of the October 31 election.
LNP candidate ‘on fence’ over education for married women
An LNP candidate has been caught up in a social media storm after an old post emerged where he questioned education for married women. Find out more about this story and others in our rolling election coverage.
Treasurer plays down dire jobless figure
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has tried to talk up the state’s unemployment rate, which is now worse than Victoria, saying that JobKeeper was masking the true situation in other states. POLL
REPLAY: Watch the Mundingburra debate
Replay the heated Mundingburra debate here, hosted by Sky News’ Peter Gleeson.
WATCH: Brisbane protesters target PM for second day
For a second straight day, protesters are targeting Prime Minister Scott Morrison while he’s in Brisbane, with a crowd of people awaiting his arrival at the Convention and Exhibition Centre. SEE THE VIDEO
Property developer laws not an LNP ‘priority’
Opposition leader Deb Frecklington has revealed her stance on Labor’s laws preventing property developer donations to political parties, following revelations she met developers in June.
The real Steven Miles: Resurfaced interview gives rare insight into Qld’s next Premier
He’s on the cusp of being named Queensland’s new Premier but a resurfaced interview with Steven Miles at the height of the Covid pandemic in 2020 gives rare insight into what makes him tick, his rise through the unions and politics, his allies and his home life.
$300 cash for every Qld car owner by Xmas
In the biggest giveaway in the state election campaign, LNP Leader Deb Frecklington will today announce a $300 cash refund for millions of eligible Queenslanders.
Beattie: ‘Minority government can work’
He led Queensland for almost a decade, including one term in minority government, now Peter Beattie insists today’s political leaders can and should make a hung parliament work, if that’s what voters deliver.
Beattie shows leaders how it’s done
Despite retiring 13 years ago, Peter Beattie has come up with the answers both Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deb Frecklington should have given last week when asked about what happens if Queensland gets minority government, writes Jessica Marszalek.
Palaszczuk Government’s big boost to frontline health jobs
The Queensland Labor Government is set to announce a boost to frontline health jobs if it wins another term of government. Here’s what we know so far.
PM hints at backing LNP’s horror highway fix
The Prime Minister says the Federal Government is “getting ready to understand the full costs” involved in an ambitious LNP plan that would see the entire Bruce Highway widened.
The 94 faceless Greens who could hold Qld to ransom
A Greens MP has revealed how his party will negotiate any balance of power agreement if neither Labor nor the LNP win a majority, and it could give an unknown group of his party a significant say on the future of the state.
Minor party voices won’t be ignored
The major parties are neck and neck in the race for Queensland’s vote, with a hung parliament looking more likely by the day. It means key crossbenchers could have a big say in the makeup of the next parliament. Jack McKay reports.
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