The ‘Ross and Rachel’ of Queensland parliament ignite slanging match over MPs’ romantic lives This week’s descent into ‘rumours and innuendoes’ has left both the government and opposition bruised The Guardian - AU · May 15
Former premier apologises for contempt of parliament A former state premier has apologised for misleading parliament as government integrity looms as a key issue in an upcoming by-election. AAP · May 14
Queensland government in ‘integrity crisis’ over alleged undisclosed affair between two ministers, opposition says The Olympic Games minister, Tim Mander, and the child safety minister, Amanda Camm say they were not in a relationship when they were sworn in The Guardian - AU · May 4
Not just friends: ministerial affair raises queries Questions have been raised over a potential conflict of interest after a personal relationship between two state government ministers was revealed. AAP · May 4
David Crisafulli found to be ‘careless’ in not declaring $200,000 in payments related to company he ran But Queensland premier is not in contempt of parliament over the payments, ethics committee finds The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2025
Queensland Labor expels MP after LNP raises domestic violence allegations Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan responds with defiant statement accusing Labor MPs of ‘cheap political move’ against him The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2025
QLD election: David Crisafulli claims victory – as it happened All the Queensland 2024 election news, as it unfolded The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2024
Premier makes a splash in the polls as race narrows Buoyed by an eleventh-hour boost in the polls, Queensland's premier is hoping to surf a wave of momentum as Labor attempts to claim a fourth term in office. AAP · Oct 24, 2024
LNP piggybacks federal Labor policy to chew into costs The Queensland Liberal National Party will borrow a federal Labor plan to drive down debt and increase savings, after finally announcing its economic plan. AAP · Oct 23, 2024
Low and slow: the tactics that have made the Greens a threat in traditionally safe Queensland Labor seats With an aggressive on-the-ground election campaign, the party is courting multicultural communities in Brisbane’s fringe The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2024
One Nation silent on future of Queensland election candidate who likened Covid vaccine to Holocaust Deputy premier says Gary Williamson, who is running in the seat of Redlands, should be ‘disendorsed immediately’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2024
'Slogan salad': Barbs exchanged at Qld election debate The Queensland premier and opposition leader have butted heads in their second leadership debate, with abortion laws emerging as a key issue ahead of the poll. AAP · Oct 15, 2024
LNP drum up support after dancing around costings The Queensland opposition has drummed up interest for its youth crime prevention measures after being accused of dancing around costings ahead of the election. AAP · Oct 14, 2024
New state-owned energy retailer will put ‘people before profits’, Steven Miles says Labor’s proposed ‘people’s provider’ will reduce electricity bills for households and businesses, Queensland premier says The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2024
AAP · Sep 6, 2024 Star relief talks ongoing but taxes will be paid: govt Queensland's Deputy Premier says a hard line will be taken with Star Entertainment to pay its taxes but talks are ongoing to provide relief for Queen's Wharf.
AAP · Aug 29, 2024 CopperString project blowout sparks council concern A north Queensland mayor has accused the government of playing election politics after an enormous transmission line's costs increased by $1.2 billion.
AAP · Aug 26, 2024 Tourist spot camping ban proposed after dingo attacks Families with young children could be banned from camping outside unfenced areas at a popular tourist spot after a spate of dingo attacks.
AAP · Aug 20, 2024 LNP boss 'fed taxpayer funds into company he later ran' Queensland's Labor government has accused the opposition leader of feeding taxpayer money to a training company that he became a director of the next year.
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 No plans to change state's public service WFH policy Public servants in Queensland will maintain work-from-home arrangements after the premier quashed any changes to the flexible policy.
AAP · Jul 9, 2024 Work begins to power up northern mineral riches A power line stretching more than 800km will connect a mineral-rich northern area to the national electricity grid in a "transformative" project for the region.
The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024 Queensland government splashes the cash around – but it’s unlikely to save it in the October election Many a government has spent generously to woo voters in election years. Some might even say recklessly.
AAP · Jun 12, 2024 All eyes on LNP leader as election cards laid on table Opposition leader David Crisafulli has made a pre-election pitch focusing on housing but has vowed to scrap a controversial energy project.
AAP · Jun 11, 2024 Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push Suggestions former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk could join Labor on the campaign trail for the Queensland election have been endorsed by the treasurer.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2024 With discounts galore, Labor’s 2024 Queensland budget has all the subtlety of a ‘going out of business’ sale Polls have Steven Miles’ government headed for a heavy election defeat. Can a budget full of limited-time cost-of-living cuts turn it around?
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2024 Queensland budget 2024: the biggest winners and losers The state budget targets cost-of-living pressures through rebates, discounts on car registration and cheaper public transport