Politics
Queensland
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
LNP trumpets Adani mine investment but remains coy on royalty deal
The Crisafulli government has touted an end to “hostilities” with the owner of the Carmichael coal mine amid a promised $50m expansion.
- by Matt Dennien
From antisemitism summit to no net zero: What LNP members want from government
LNP members preparing for their annual convention have come up with 163 things they would like the party to do across a range of issues. Read the full list here.
- by Matt Dennien
Premier doubles down on suggestion LNP figures viewed top doc pick unfit
While rejecting other claims scrapping the imminent appointment was political, David Crisafulli declared he was respecting Dr Krispin Hajkowicz’s privacy by not saying more.
- by Matt Dennien
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Gas
One of Australia’s biggest gas producers says more of it needs to stay home
The east coast’s largest gas producer, Australia Pacific LNG, has had its say over the prospects of a gas reserve ahead of a federal review into the gas market.
- by James Hall
Opposition, former LNP premier raise questions over top doc hiring
Campbell Newman and Labor don’t often see eye-to-eye. But both want answers over the chief health officer recruitment process after revelations about political signage at the first pick’s home.
- by Matt Dennien
The curious case of the disappearing Queensland Health appointee
Health Minister Tim Nicholls has refused to reveal why job ads for chief health officer have reappeared when the role had already been filled.
- by Matt Dennien
From $25 to $500: How much are people spending at the Ekka?
“You know that you’re going to spend money when you come here, it’s part of the day,” one mum said.
- by Brittney Deguara
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Queensland government
‘Not going to force people’: Bleijie OK with country’s worst flu jab rate
After Premier David Crisafulli’s refusal to say if he had personally had the vaccine, Bleijie echoed the comments it was “between me and my GP” – but went further.
- by Matt Dennien and Courtney Kruk
Perspective
Queensland government
All you need to know from two weeks of government scrutiny
Budget estimates have wrapped up in Queensland Parliament for another year – the first under the Crisafulli LNP government. We’re here to help you catch up.
- by Matt Dennien