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LNP rejects review calls over how much to muzzle Qld’s corruption watchdog

LNP rejects review calls over how much to muzzle Qld’s corruption watchdog

Independent calls for a path through legal murk over the Crime and Corruption Commission’s ability to tell the public about its work reveal a political rift.

  • by Matt Dennien

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If Queensland split in two, would things really go south?
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If Queensland split in two, would things really go south?

History shows it’s not that easy to create a new Australian state. So how easy would it be for a North Queensland to be welcomed into the Commonwealth fold?

  • by Cameron Atfield
Politicians trying to win votes before an election? You don’t say
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Politicians trying to win votes before an election? You don’t say

Labor hopes 50c transport fares will turn heads and votes, even if it’s been on Steven Miles’ mind since the 1990s. How else should contenders try to woo you?

  • by Matt Dennien
Tolls set to rise, Brisbane CBD parking now most expensive in Australia

Tolls set to rise, Brisbane CBD parking now most expensive in Australia

As the Queensland government slashes the cost of public transport, it is becoming more expensive to use a car in Brisbane.

  • by Sean Parnell
‘As close to free as you can get’: All public transport trips in Qld to cost 50c

‘As close to free as you can get’: All public transport trips in Qld to cost 50c

The flat fare will apply during a “use it or lose it” six-month trial from August 5, in Labor’s latest effort to ease cost-of-living pressures.

  • by Matt Dennien
Qld builds on housing push with $1000 tool cashback for apprentices

Qld builds on housing push with $1000 tool cashback for apprentices

The payment for first-year apprentices is part of continued efforts to meet the state’s housing and infrastructure demands amid cost-of-living pressures.

  • by Courtney Kruk
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Units without car parks may have once led to ‘a riot’. Now, Miles wants more

Units without car parks may have once led to ‘a riot’. Now, Miles wants more

The premier found a silver lining as he fronted a property sector lunch to spruik Labor’s housing plans in the Sunshine State.

  • by Matt Dennien
‘Give us 100 days’: LNP doubles down on another Games review

‘Give us 100 days’: LNP doubles down on another Games review

Queensland parliament has passed laws to establish a long-promised independent group to steer progress towards 2032. The LNP still wants to put its own stamp on it.

  • by Matt Dennien
‘Cross your legs’: MPs put on notice amid heated Queensland question time

‘Cross your legs’: MPs put on notice amid heated Queensland question time

Opposition MP Ros Bates yelled the comment while Health Minister Shannon Fentiman was responding to a question about cancelled maternity services.

  • by Matt Dennien
In defence of jet-setting politicians doing their job
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In defence of jet-setting politicians doing their job

Ask most Queensland MPs if they’d rather be home with their family or schmoozing abroad and nine times out of 10, you can bet the family would win.

  • by Cameron Atfield
Crisafulli’s LNP climbs higher against Miles’ Labor leadership

Crisafulli’s LNP climbs higher against Miles’ Labor leadership

Steven Miles took the top job in December, pitching himself as Labor’s best chance for the October election. New polling for Brisbane Times details what’s changed.

  • by Matt Dennien