‘Show their true colours’: Leadership test looms for Crisafulli
The LNP leader again insisted there would be no change to abortion or assisted dying laws if he were premier. But it might not be up to him.
- by Matt Dennien and William Davis
Latest
Doctors travelling, posting scripts to avoid ‘suicide’ investigations
While LNP leader David Crisafulli has promised “no change” to assisted dying laws, moral and legal sensitivities are already evident in how the scheme is being run.
- by Sean Parnell, Matt Dennien and William Davis
‘Hold us accountable’: Crisafulli’s suggestion amid health policy debate
LNP leader David Crisafulli has promised greater accountability, but will not say whether he would sack a health minister for failing to meet new targets.
- by Matt Dennien and William Davis
Gabba rebuild on table under LNP’s 100-day Olympic venue review
The premier seized on LNP leader David Crisafulli’s confirmation that a Gabba rebuild would be considered, calling on him to stop “lying” about his vision for the 2032 venue.
- by Matt Dennien and William Davis
LNP pledges to expand use of GPS trackers for DV offenders
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli’s crime crusade has shifted from young offenders to domestic violence perpetrators.
- by Cameron Atfield and Matt Dennien
Analysis
Queensland votes
Six key takeaways from the leaders’ debate as campaign heats up
Didn’t watch along or follow our live blog coverage and want to catch up? Want to dive a little deeper? We’ve got you covered.
- by Matt Dennien
Queenslanders promised Australia’s cheapest power bills
Under Labor’s proposal, the guarantee would be funded through the increased coal royalty revenue the state receives when global energy prices are higher.
- by Matt Dennien and Cameron Atfield
‘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
‘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
Exclusive
Education
Queensland’s home-school regulator needs overhaul, review finds
A rethink of the burgeoning home-school sector has been proposed amid a tripling in the number of children taught at home.
- by Matt Dennien and Felicity Caldwell
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