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Miles says by-election results 'very bad' for Labor

Queensland's premier says two by-election results are worse than expected for Labor, with significant work needed to turn voters around at the October election.

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Two by-elections provide govt early election gauge

Two by-elections are providing the Queensland premier with a timely gauge of his October poll chances, but it's not looking good for him.

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Premier likens election to 'Everest' after poll slump

The Liberal National Party is on track to win Queensland's October election according to an opinion poll - and the premier says he is not surprised.

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LNP 'realistic' on by-elections, declare 22yo candidate

LNP Leader David Crisafulli says he is realistic about swings to his party ahead of two by-elections as he announces a 22-year-old candidate in the state poll.

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Katarina Carroll stands down as Queensland police commissioner amid state’s heated youth crime debate

Carroll says she raised intentions with police minister early due to ‘heightened speculation and commentary’

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Nominations now open for ex-premier's seat

Nominations have opened for ex-Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's former Brisbane seat ahead of a by-election in March.

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By-election date set for former premier's seat

The seat of Inala has been held by the Palaszczuk family since it was first contested in 1992. It will be up for grabs in March when a by-election is held.

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Game might be over for Gabba's $2.7b Olympic rebuild

An expensive rebuild of the Gabba could have already run its race only months after being announced as a review of the 2032 Olympic venues gets under way.

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Steven Miles’ flood response key to Labor’s election hopes as many undecided on new Queensland premier

Exclusive: union-commissioned poll shows slight bump in support for Labor after leadership change

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Queensland flooding first priority for new ministers

Queensland Premier Steven Miles tells his newly sworn in ministry '"it's time to get to work".

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'Divisive' Oly portfolio axed in new-look state cabinet

The revamped Queensland cabinet does not feature an Olympics portfolio, with new state premier Steven Miles saying it had become "divisive".

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Labor regains lead in Newspoll after tie, but Freshwater has a 50--50 tie

A national Newspoll, conducted December 11–15 from a sample of 1,219, gave Labor a 52–48 lead, a two-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll three weeks ago that had a 50–50 tie. Primary votes were 36% Coalition (down two), 33% Labor (up two), 13% Greens (steady), 7% One Nation…

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Housing portfolio grows in Queensland cabinet reshuffle

Queensland's Labor government has ushered in five new ministers as the successor to Annastacia Palaszczuk sets his sights on winning the 2024 state election.

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He’s a PhD scholar and Al Gore alumnus, but Steven Miles’ march to power began in the outer suburbs

Queensland’s new premier has had to fight for his place at the top table. Environment groups, in particular, have high hopes

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New premier announces ambitious climate target

Steven Miles has used his first speech as Queensland's new premier to outline his priorities including an ambitious climate action plan.

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Steven Miles to set more ambitious emissions reduction targets on day one as Queensland premier

Leader will refocus climate debate on job creation in rural areas to remove tension between resource-rich regions and urban south-east, sources say

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Transport Minister steps aside for frontbench new blood

Queensland's Transport Minister Mark Bailey has announced he will step aside for new blood before incoming premier Steven Miles' cabinet reshuffle.

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From attack dog to underdog: Queensland’s new premier Steven Miles needs to bare his teeth

Having built a public reputation as a wisecracking political warrior, the premier designate is attempting to show he’s up to the task

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C-bombs and warrior ways: can Labor attack dog Steven Miles learn new tricks as Queensland premier?

Steven Miles takes over from Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland’s new premier – but some doubt he can arrest Labor’s poor polling

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Steven Miles Set To Be Queensland’s Next Premier, So Who Is He & How Will He Differ To Palaszczuk?

Steven Miles will be moving up from the position of Queensland's Deputy Premier to Premier, so who is he and what can Queenslanders expect?

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Who is Queensland's next premier, Steven Miles?

When Queensland’s Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk resigned over the weekend, she indicated her preferred successor would be her deputy, Steven Miles.

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Morning Mail: poll shows cost-of-living struggle, anger over Cop28 draft deal, Australian women win Globe nods

Guardian Essential poll shows Australians increasingly worried about their finances, while Chris Bowen says Saudis are blocking breakthrough on fossil fuel ‘phase-out’

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Clear road for Miles as rival bows out of premier race

Steven Miles is set to step up as Queensland's next premier after Health Minister Shannon Fentiman opted not to stand for the Labor leadership.

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Shannon Fentiman pitches herself as antidote to Annastacia Palaszczuk in bid to be next Queensland premier

If health minister ends up in the top job, it may be because of – not in spite of – the former premier’s backing for deputy, Steven Miles

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Cyclones, media frenzies and a key conversation: why Annastacia Palaszczuk changed her mind about leaving

She resisted calls to resign as Queensland premier until recently, and many in Labor thought her decision wouldn’t come until next year

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