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The LNP's new frontbench has been revealed.

No spot for former leader Tim Nicholls in the LNP's frontbench
The LNP's frontbench has been revealed, with some surprising changes.
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Greens Councillor Jonathan Sri could be banned from participating in citizenship ceremonies after making comments at a Brisbane event, including about meeting on "stolen land".

Councillor could have citizenship ceremony powers revoked after comments
It comes after the Brisbane councillor spoke about meeting on "stolen land" and suggested the government made it difficult to obtain citizenship.
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Queensland's new-look cabinet, including 50/50 men and women, and an increase in the ministry to 18.

Meet your new Queensland government cabinet
Labor's revamped frontbench was unveiled in a drip-feed, revealing an expanded cabinet and five assistant ministers.
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The LNP MPs who are vying to become the new leader after Tim Nicholls revealed he would not recontest.

Three-way leadership battle at LNP party room meeting
Hours after Labor's new ministry is sworn in, the LNP will decide who should lead the party following the election defeat.
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"I need everybody working as hard as possible over the next three years," Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said, addressing the first caucus meeting of her re-elected government.

Standing ovation for Premier as Labor's new caucus meets for the first time
A rousing, drawn-out standing ovation greeted Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk as she walked into the first Labor caucus meeting of her re-elected government.
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will nominate Treasurer Curtis Pitt as Labor’s pick for Speaker.

Premier to nominate Treasurer Curtis Pitt for Speaker
Three other Palaszczuk ministers are due to be promoted as a result of 'strong performances' during the previous term.
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The Queensland Greens plan to announce they have claimed victory in the seat of Maiwar today.

Greens set to claim historic victory in Maiwar
The Greens' priorities include housing, a public infrastructure bank and renewable energy, with its candidate wanting to see 'politics done friendly'.
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Disability advocates described the decision to roll out the trains before an application for a temporary exemption before the Human Rights Commission was decided as “appalling”.

The first of the government's new trains is ready to roll
But the move has been described as "appalling" by the disability sector because a decision on a temporary exemption is yet to be made by the Human Rights Commission.
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Labor has claimed victory in 47 seats, which would give it the number needed to secure a majority. But the Premier is yet to claim the win and the LNP is yet to concede.

Labor hits magic 47 seats it needs for a majority
After securing a Gold Coast seat, Labor believes it has the 47 seats needed to secure a majority.
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Labor state secretary Evan Moorhead has resigned, effective January 22.

Labor state secretary Evan Moorhead resigns
With Labor on the verge of claiming victory in Queensland, the party's state secretary has resigned.
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We’re still in caretaker mode but we should have a result in the Queensland election by the end of the week.

Final results in Queensland election expected by the end of the week
Labor and the LNP to meet within the week when counting firms up, with frontbenches to be discussed.
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Despite getting up to one-third of the vote in some electorates, One Nation has only secured one seat so far in Queensland.

How coming second allowed One Nation to secure one MP
Being polarising, not quite getting enough of the primary vote and the way preferences flowed meant One Nation did not pick up the swag of seats some predicted.
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Hopped over to the ABC South Bank studios to talk #qldvotes this afternoon.

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ABC The Drum
November 26 at 8:24pm

Tonight Josh Bornstein, Jane Gilmore, John Adams and Felicity Caldwell will discuss the Don Burke allegations and the federal implications of the Queensland election result #TheDrum

Looking for the results in your electorate? Check out Brisbane Times’ election results page. Counting resumes tomorrow morning.

Queensland Election 2017 Results | Brisbane Times
The latest Queensland election results from the Brisbane Times
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‪“You’d want to be Annastacia Palaszczuk waking up ... rather than Tim,” says Dr Paul Williams. Prediction of 3-8 seats for One Nation. Queenslanders head to the polls today. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/…/major-parties-eye-their-…

Major parties eye their paths to 47 seats
A political expert has revealed his predictions ahead of the state election on Saturday.
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Revenge porn would become a criminal offence under a re-elected Labor government.

Revenge porn to become a criminal offence under Labor
Revenge porn and sexting images without consent would become criminal offences in Queensland under a re-elected Labor government.
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