‘I have listened’: Palaszczuk reveals ‘refreshed’ cabinet Annastacia Palaszczuk insists "I have listened" as she unveils her new-look cabinet after a reshuffle that moves around familiar faces. The New Daily · May 18, 2023
Palaszczuk hails Queensland cabinet ‘refresh’ amid opposition criticism Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk defends moves as her prerogative while Yvette D’Ath denies being betrayed in removal as health minister The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed a cabinet reshuffle. See what's changed on the front bench After days of speculation, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's new frontbench line-up has been confirmed. Here's what's changed in cabinet. ABC News · May 18, 2023
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk confirms new-look cabinet, Shannon Fentiman set to take over health portfolio from Yvette D'Ath Changes have been made to Queensland's cabinet amid ongoing criticism of the government's handling of youth crime, housing and health issues. ABC News · May 18, 2023
Palaszczuk reveals ‘refreshed’ frontbench reshuffle A rejigged Queensland Labor cabinet has finally been unveiled as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk promises a renewed focus on delivering for the state. The New Daily · May 17, 2023
Meaghan Scanlon tipped to get housing portfolio as Palaszczuk's Queensland cabinet reshuffle takes shape The biggest move is expected to be Health Minister Yvette D'Ath, who government sources say will likely make a direct swap with Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman. ABC News · May 17, 2023
Qld premier meets with ministers for imminent reshuffle Queensland's health minister is expected to be removed from the troubled portfolio with the premier on the eve of a major cabinet shake-up. The New Daily · May 17, 2023
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk expected to announce major cabinet reshuffle A major cabinet reshuffle is expected as the Queensland government faces scrutiny over its handling of youth crime, health and housing. ABC News · May 16, 2023
‘Crime, coal, crocs’: Palaszczuk’s charm offensive met with blunt reality in north Queensland Premier travels to Cairns for regional sitting week, but Robbie Katter steals limelight with talk of state’s ‘deep divide’ The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2023
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk promises to personally accompany First Nations people to British Museum to recover artefacts After passing a "watershed bill" to establish Indigenous truth-telling and healing, the premier promised to accompany First Nations people to the British Museum to reclaim stolen artefacts. ABC News · May 11, 2023
Queensland MP cancels meeting with Rockhampton mob leader Torin O’Brien Cancellation comes after Guardian Australia revealed O’Brien’s previous links with a far-right ‘patriots’ group The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023
Up to $70,000 in payments to lure doctors to rural Qld A day after announcing up to $20,000 in incentives to attract police to Queensland, the state government has made a similar pledge for health workers. The New Daily · May 10, 2023
Dozens of juveniles charged with breach of bail in Queensland's youth crime crackdown Earlier this year, the Palaszczuk government introduced new youth just laws as part of a crackdown. Since the blitz began, the number of children charged with breach of bail can be revealed. ABC News · May 9, 2023
‘We’ll end up with a death’: Queensland police commissioner puts vigilantes on notice Katarina Carroll says mob of people who surrounded Rockhampton house on Sunday were acting on incorrect information The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
The New Daily · May 8, 2023 Qld police warn vigilantes angered by youth crime wave Police have called for community calm after a vigilante mob frustrated by the escalating youth crimes surrounded homes in central Queensland.
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023 Maryborough crash tragedy shows draconian laws can’t eradicate youth crime Weeks after passing ‘the toughest laws in Australia’, Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is forced to admit there’s no easy fix
The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023 Palaszczuk and criminologists reject calls for serious youth offenders to be treated as adults Experts say incarceration only increases risk of offending after Queensland police union president’s comments
The Conversation · Apr 23, 2023 Labor gains in Newspoll but Voice support slumps in other polls; NSW final results and Queensland polls A federal Newspoll, conducted April 19-22 from a sample of 1,514, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 33% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (down one) and 11% for all…
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2023 Groups fear landlords may use loophole to bypass Queensland’s new once-a-year rent-rise law QCOSS and other tenant advocacy groups support the new rental measures but urge landlords to do the right thing, saying there is still ‘more work to do’ around housing reform
The New Daily · Apr 19, 2023 Dangerous dog task force ponders tougher penalties Queensland's dangerous dog task force will consider tougher penalties for dog owners after a spate of attacks.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023 Queensland health report suggests long Covid no more severe than lingering influenza Experts say more peer-reviewed research is needed to understand the full impacts of the virus
ABC News · Apr 17, 2023 Study finds long COVID symptoms 'on par' with influenza in vaccinated population, but infectious diseases expert raises concerns The study compared the symptoms of Queenslanders who had COVID and influenza 12 weeks after testing positive.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023 Afternoon Update: low jobless figure raises chances of rate hike; more dog attacks in Queensland; and Arnie in pothole mischief Cyclone Ilsa is expected to reach category 5 before it hits the WA coast, the highest severity level
AAP · Apr 13, 2023 CFMEU gives Queensland hurry up over developer review A review into Queensland property developers should be expedited to tackle the "twin crises" of unaffordable housing and building insolvencies, a union says.
AAP · Apr 13, 2023 Early-season flu spike prompts call to get vaccination The Queensland premier and chief health officer are urging residents to get flu jabs after more than 6300 influenza cases have been recorded this year so far.