Politics
Queensland
Qld challenges federal government to suggest alternative quarantine site
With the state’s plan for a quarantine facility near Toowoomba effectively killed off, Steven Miles has urged the federal government to “come to us with a ... suitable property that you think will work”.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Euthanasia laws must pass with a majority to avoid ‘rush’ to access scheme
Queensland MPs have been urged to pass euthanasia laws with a clear majority to avoid scaring people into choosing to end their lives early in case the laws are reversed after the next election.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Shhhh, here come Brisbane’s first oh-so-quiet electric buses
Drivers say they will take time to get used to the location of mirrors and “riding the clutch” on Brisbane’s new whisper-quiet electric buses, but Brisbane’s carbon footprint has dropped by 7 per cent since 2017.
- by Tony Moore
Queensland lashes out at PM’s support of ‘inferior’ Victorian quarantine facility
Queensland authorities insist the state’s proposal for a quarantine facility near Toowoomba remains on the table.
- by Felicity Caldwell
New $20 million fund for social entrepreneurs under a future LNP government
LNP leader David Crisafulli has delivered his budget reply speech in Parliament.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Queensland border to remain shut to Greater Melbourne for another week
People from Victoria’s capital will be barred from entering Queensland for at least another seven days ahead of the start of school holidays.
- by Felicity Caldwell
New mobile phone cameras drive 39 per cent rise in revenue from fines
Queensland budget papers reveal revenue from fines and forfeitures – including speeding and toll offences – is forecast to grow to $595 million in 2021-22.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Palaszczuk wants vaccination target clarified ahead of lifting overseas travel ban
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says we “have to have” a discussion about how many people need to be vaccinated before Australia can open its borders again.
- by Felicity Caldwell
‘It stinks’: Mayors of biggest Queensland councils slam ‘$88 bin tax’
Councils say next year’s rates bills will be $88 higher unless millions in waste levy advance payments from the state government continue.
- by Tony Moore
Four charts show how Queensland outshines other states
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick was keen to point out some of the ways the state was performing well in the 2021 budget.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Analysis
Queensland budget
The ‘D-word’ is not a dirty word for Treasurer Cameron Dick
Queensland’s Treasurer is not afraid to talk about the “D-word”, suggesting he would not be afraid to borrow even more.
- by Felicity Caldwell