Perspective
Queensland votes
Major parties lay out their election-year plans. How will they get your vote?
The next state election is now a year away, with Labor and the LNP honing their campaigns. We’re keen to know what you want them to focus on.
- by Matt Dennien
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LNP
After the Voice, the LNP’s lean, mean division machine finds a new gear
David Crisafulli has sought to differentiate his party’s state team from the brutal politics of their federal counterparts. Then, he embraced it.
- by Matt Dennien
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Voice to parliament
‘Dangerous and short-sighted’: Cloud over treaties after LNP drops support
Queensland’s human rights boss has criticised ‘sweeping assumptions’ being made about what the failed federal Voice means for the state’s separate path ahead.
- by Matt Dennien
Renters in spotlight under potential real estate industry code of conduct
While detail on the work is limited, Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon says the government is looking at the issue to align Queensland with other states.
- by Matt Dennien
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Mining
‘A fight for Mount Isa’: 1200 jobs under cloud with Qld mines to close
Glencore announced the “operational changes” on Wednesday, saying it had notified workers the underground work would close after 60 years.
- by Matt Dennien
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Government
New laws allowed Qld to be hearing First Nations truths. It’s not
While the state’s Path to Treaty laws passed months ago, they aren’t yet active, leaving a potential milestone pass with little fanfare.
- by Matt Dennien
It was a resounding No from Queensland — only three electorates voted in favour
Seven of the 10 highest No-voting federal seats were in Queensland. But some electorates bucked the trend.
- by Matt Dennien
Court rejects bid to protect identity of high-profile rape accused
The man’s lawyers have until Tuesday to consider appealing to a higher court.
- by Matt Dennien
Reckless riders on footpaths, cycleways may end up in court
E-scooter and bike riders will need to offer assistance after a crash or provide their details under proposed laws to help streamline road rules.
- by Matt Dennien
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Government
Qld’s premier would drink recycled water. But residents won’t get it
Details of the 30-year approach to water security come amid warnings of a dry summer and the need for new water sources to supply a growing population.
- by Matt Dennien
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Government
Hard cell: The more Queensland spends, the worse crime gets
When senior state government officials gathered to announce up to $250 million for a new fast-tracked temporary youth prison last week, key figures remained unsaid.
- by Matt Dennien