The Palaszczuk Government has made Saturday’s state election a referendum on how it kept Queenslanders safe during the worst global pandemic in a century. But let’s not forget the people who they haven’t protected over the past five years, writes Peter Gleeson
The Sunday Mail believes Queensland would be better off over the next four years with Deb Frecklington and the LNP in office, writes the Editor.
Katter’s Australian Party leader Robbie Katter, whose party could play a decisive role in picking the next government, has hit out at the Premier over a key pledge.
While Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington’s husband and three daughters concede her frantic schedule can be challenging, they are happy to help with her political campaign in any way they can.
Far from being the “accidental premier”, Annastacia Palasczuk has always been a leader says the person who knows her best
The LNP are promising to save southeast Queenslanders hundreds of dollars on their water bills. Here is how they say they can do it.
As a senior legal figure says an alleged leak of private personal voter data from Labor to a union requires a serious investigation, the Australian Electoral Commission has said it will not refer the matter to the AFP.
Relations between LNP HQ and leader Deb Frecklington remain fraught after those ill-fated efforts to oust her a few months back, with a powerful committee voting to cut the party’s campaign contribution, writes Steven Wardill.
Big data is an emerging weapon in the arsenal of political parties during elections. This is how they are using it to target you.
Former LNP Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey has taken to Facebook to poke fun at her successor over an embarrassing incident at a Gold Coast pre-polling booth.
From the promises of jobs to the questions that leaders refuse to answer. Here’s your ultimate guide to Queensland political party policies ahead of the 2020 state election.
Deb Frecklington’s curfew plan has been condemned by civil rights’ activists but “at least she’s trying to do something to keep communities safe,” writes Courier-Mail Associate Editor Kylie Lang.
Flight Centre boss Graham Turner is questioning the government’s repeated delays of his Right to Information application on border closures, with the documents not to be released until the day before the election – months past the legislated 25-day turnaround.
As the LNP promises to get Queensland back to a 5 per cent unemployment rate an economist has questioned exactly how the party hopes to achieve the target.
One Nation matriarch Pauline Hanson has been missing in action throughout the 2020 election despite selecting candidates in 90 seats. So where is she, asks STEVEN WARDILL.
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s plan for a “second Bruce Highway” is a risky move because it gives the impression that Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington is now the pacesetter of this campaign and the Premier is following her lead, writes THE EDITOR.
A Labor plan to build a second Bruce Highway has been smacked down by the Deputy Prime Minister who says the only way to pay for it is to take funding from existing Bruce Highway projects.
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s decision yesterday to fly to north Queensland again and announce a so-called “second Bruce Highway” plan shows Labor is struggling in critical regional seats.
Analysis of the two leaders’ campaigns so far have revealed the regions where each party is feeling confident… and where they’re slipping.
The Queensland Education Minister has rubbished a “political stunt” urging Satanism to be taught as part of religious instruction in state schools.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles has sensationally said it is against health advice to vote on election day, encouraging voters to pre-poll while also lashing opposition leader Deb Frecklington who urged voters to wait until the LNP released its costings. It comes as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk also went on the attack. FOLLOW OUR ELECTION BLOG.
Economy, debt, health, education, crime, infrastructure and the environment – where do the major parties stand on these important issues? As Queenslanders prepare to head to the polls next weekend, we have compiled a comprehensive guide comparing the policies of Labor and LNP to help you make an informed decision. SEE THE COMPARISON
Labor and the LNP have officially launched their state election campaigns, with Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deb Frecklington spruiking their plans to create more jobs. Find out what they’re promising and how it affects you.
This has descended into one of the most debauched and dishonest election campaigns in Queensland history. Every day voters are being assaulted with a plethora of misinformation from the parties, both major and minor. The unsubstantiated claims need to stop – Queensland voters deserve better, writes Steven Wardill. HAVE YOUR SAY
Voluntary assisted dying legislation and $171 million for a palliative care plan have been promised for Queensland if Labor returns to government, while the LNP focus will be on jobs and economic recover, as both parties launch their official campaigns for the October 31st state election. LIVE UPDATES
Deb Frecklington’s fight to become Queensland’s next premier looks like a tough task. Here’s exactly how the LNP can win this next election.
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington says Queenslanders deserves a majority government as she again ruled out doing any deals with minor parties in the event of a hung parliament.
Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has defended her decision not to wear a mask on a near-full Qantas flight after being called out on social media.
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