Queensland votes
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
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‘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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The LNP MPs paid extra to lead scrutiny of the government’s new laws
While those elevated to chair parliamentary committees may get less attention than ministers or opposition frontbenchers, they wield a lot of influence.
- by Matt Dennien
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics
How the LNP bypassed key Games partners to pick its own review team
When the month-old government named its expert team to put Brisbane back on track for 2032, some Olympic stakeholders were hearing about it for the first time.
- by Matt Dennien
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
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Government
Promising humility, the LNP launch parliament with hubris
Premier David Crisafulli and his team were clear before the election, and since – they would do what they said. Thursday proved this to be only partially true.
- by Matt Dennien
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
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Government
Diaries reveal the meetings LNP frontbenchers had before they took power
Ahead of the return of parliament, Brisbane Times has analysed official diaries to determine who the new ministers scheduled the most meetings with in opposition.
- by Matt Dennien
LNP flags budget savings on 2032 venues after union policy bypass
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie says his new government’s review of Games plans could see better “value for money” with projects put back out for BPIC-free tender.
- by Matt Dennien
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For subscribers
How, where, and by how much Queensland voters shifted to the LNP
Two weeks since election day, the final results have been declared in all 93 seats. And despite the historic win, it didn’t all go the new government’s way.
- by Matt Dennien
LNP wields Games blowouts against state and federal Labor as review looms
Queensland’s new government says it has found $181 million in overruns on three minor 2032 venues. But it’s being warned its 100-day review could cause more.
- by Matt Dennien
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