Government
The replacements: Who are Steven Miles and Shannon Fentiman?
After Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s decision to resign after almost nine years in the job, two contenders have so far put their hats in the ring.
- by Matt Dennien
Latest
‘I am best placed to lead’: Fentiman challenges Miles for top Labor job
The Health Minister has pitted herself against outgoing Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s succession pick for support among fellow Labor MPs.
- by Matt Dennien
Opinion
Political leadership
Labor’s Queensland problems won’t be solved by Palaszczuk’s departure
The defenestration of Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says much about Labor’s cultural problems in the Sunshine State.
- by George Brandis
What (and who) comes next for Queensland Labor after Palaszczuk
Deputy Premier Steven Miles was quick to throw his hat in the ring for the top job after public endorsement from his outgoing boss. But it may not be so simple.
- by Matt Dennien
Analysis
Political leadership
Labor has a Queensland problem. Palaszczuk can help Albanese with the solution
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s success in Queensland is a template for Anthony Albanese to increase his majority – because that’s exactly what she did.
- by David Crowe
‘A Labor hero’: Albanese, Crisafulli pay respect to Palaszczuk
Australia’s longest-serving female premier has been hailed as a trailblazer and “an amazing premier” by state and federal politicians, who praised her “steady, practical” leadership
- by Brittney Deguara
Queensland’s youth justice strategy will expire before it’s replaced
Last December, amid criticism for several “knee-jerk” responses, Brisbane Times was told the plan would be “published soon”. It’s now expected in early 2024.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Perspective
The MPs who played up most this year (and what it says about the next)
As Queensland’s MPs gathered in parliament last week, many made the most of their last chance to shout down political opponents in person in 2023.
- by Matt Dennien
Questions raised over inflammatory police union boss’ crime group gig
Ian Leavers has been named one of 15 members of the new crime, justice reform and victim support advisory group. One new colleague, and many others, want answers.
- by Matt Dennien
Updated
Brisbane development
Cricket, AFL, Ekka? State floats cash for RNA Showgrounds upgrade
Under a government plan, the sporting codes could use an upgraded RNA Showgrounds while the Gabba is rebuilt for the Olympics. But not all involved are happy.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Trapped in a cycle’: Qld police unable to meet targets, slow to adapt
After an inquiry laid bare racism and misogyny within Queensland police, amid ongoing crime concerns, the spotlight is now on how the force uses its resources.
- by Matt Dennien