Politics
Queensland
Crisafulli’s direct threat to LNP party faithful
Australia’s highest-ranking elected conservative politician, David Crisafulli, has delivered a blunt warning to the Liberal-National faithful, still reeling from the internal fractures of the post-federal election drubbing.
- by James Hall
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‘Keep our kids safe’: Crisafulli moves to legislate child sex offender register
Announcing more details of Daniel’s Law, the premier said the rights of victims and parents should come before the rights of offenders and paedophiles.
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Queensland government
Peak body to push back on state’s ‘gagging’ of youth justice groups
Several community leaders have now raised alarm new restrictions for front-line youth justice service contracts could chill criticism under risk of funding loss.
- by Matt Dennien
Littleproud doubles down on nuclear power, explains Coalition split to party faithful
Meanwhile, deputy Liberal leader Ted O’Brien accused the Economic Reform Roundtable of conspiring to control the lives of all Australians at the 2025 LNP Convention.
- by William Davis
136 sausage flavours, millions of views and one dream for this butcher
Ethan Johns has become the unofficial face of Rode Meats thanks to his energetic, educational and enthusiastic behind-the-scenes videos on TikTok.
- by Brittney Deguara
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Queensland government
Fears youth justice groups ‘silenced’ with new contract clauses
New clauses set to be written into government contracts will bar front-line service providers from speaking to media without approval.
- by Matt Dennien
Schrinner tests Story Bridge funding stand-up routine at LNP convention
The Brisbane Lord Mayor has invoked the story of the Trojan Horse in a tongue-in-cheek jab at Premier David Crisafulli in front of party faithful.
- by Matt Dennien
Dutton calls for unity in first public comments since landslide defeat
The former opposition leader heaped praise on his replacement Sussan Ley, telling reporters she had a vision to lead the embattled parties to the next poll.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Not an explanation’: Integrity expert questions top doc dumping account
The comments come amid mounting evidence there was no role for ministers in the decision to block a merit-selected candidate to be announced as chief health officer.
- by Matt Dennien
Premier drops public service speech on LNP donor cash access day
An assistant minister was sent to speak in David Crisafulli’s place at a public sector summit, after the premier’s diary filled with other priorities.
- by Matt Dennien
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Queensland votes
‘Serious hit’: LNP support falls from post-election high
A polling snapshot for Brisbane Times has revealed the significant shift in primary vote support for the government – and housing action unhappiness.
- by Matt Dennien