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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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Annastacia Palaszczuk’s anointed successor, Steven Miles, likely to face challenge, say Queensland Labor MPs

While the deputy premier is considered frontrunner, suggestions his two rivals may team up would make vote ‘incredibly close’

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Work complete on nation's biggest weir since WWII

Construction is complete on the largest weir built in Australia since World War II, with the vast body of water captured to be used in agriculture and industry.

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Qld government labels infrastructure cuts 'outrageous'

The Queensland government has lashed out at federal Labor after commonwealth funding for nine of the Sunshine State's infrastructure projects was axed.

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Grattan on Friday: When Labor states don't dance to the Albanese government's tune

It’s helpful for the Albanese government to have all mainland states in Labor hands – but only up to a point.

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'Dark cloud' warnings over Queensland resources tax

The resources industry has pumped a record $116.8 billion into Queensland's economy but the state government has been warned it could lose investors.

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Infrastructure projects face axe amid $33bn in cost blowouts, Catherine King says

Investment pipeline ‘has been left in an absolute mess’, minister says as spending boom fuels inflation

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Even if her leadership is now doomed, Annastacia Palaszczuk will still be a Labor legend in Queensland

Whatever fate awaits Annastacia Palaszczuk over the coming weeks, Queensland’s 39th – and only the second woman – premier will never lose her standing in the Australian Labor pantheon.

The Conversation

How Queensland booked better ticket on coal gravy train

Coal royalty rates didn't move in NSW.

Newcastle Herald

LNP attacks consultants, vows public service changes

Queensland's opposition leader has vowed to empower the public service and end the government's "obsession" with consultants as he made the LNP's budget reply.

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Qld leads the way as state basks in budget surplus

Australian states and territories are being urged to follow Queensland's lead as the state basks in a historic $12.3 billion budget surplus.

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Treasurer Cameron Dick all smiles as coal fight results in billions flowing into Queensland’s budget

Labor’s voter-pleasing cost-of-living handouts, new housing and health funding have now been linked to increasing royalties on mining profits

The Guardian - AU

Record-breaking budget surplus to deliver rich rewards

Soaring gas and coal prices have led to a record breaking surplus of $12.3b in Queensland, to be largely channelled into relieving cost of living pressures.

The New Daily

Queensland state budget 2023 winners and losers: parents, households prioritised over coal lobby’s campaign

Treasurer Cameron Dick unveils what he says are the most generous electricity rebates of all the states and territories

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Queensland budget 2023: coal royalty boom funds $550 energy rebate, free kindergarten and a record surplus

State’s treasurer Cameron Dick says $10bn revenue windfall will help pay for the nation’s most generous energy relief scheme

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Queensland to spend $5bn on 1,100km CopperString power line to unlock renewables potential

‘Eureka moment’ project will provide future energy certainty and trigger new minerals processing, Palaszczuk government says

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Qld youth crime 'doesn't justify' rights override

Queensland's Human Rights Commission, Law Society and Bar Association have major concerns with proposed laws targeting children who commit crimes.

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BHP urged to support coal communities as they exit

BHP's decision to sell two Queensland coal mines has riled unions and renewed calls from the resource industry for a review of the state's royalty rates.

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BHP announces sale of Daunia and Blackwater coal mines, citing royalty hike frustration

Mining giant BHP announces its intention to sell two central Queensland mines, one of which has been operating for 50 years.

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Qld looks to market for affordable housing proposals

The Queensland government is calling for more private and social sector proposals for affordable homes with the offer of grants from a $130 million pool.

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Queensland government considers giving affected GP clinics more time to make arrangements for payroll tax

The Queensland Treasurer is in discussions with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk about a plan to pause the implementation of payroll tax assessments on some GP clinics in a bid to curb increasing doctor fees.

The Guardian - AU

Australian energy ministers to agree on promoting battery uptake but views on price caps differ

Gathering of state and federal officials in Brisbane on Thursday not expected to result in consensus on proposed price caps on coal and gas

ABC News

Queensland's coal royalties up $2 billion due to 'distorted global energy markets'

Queensland predicting an extra bump in coal royalties, after lifting a decade-long freeze on rates.

AAP

Coal gets Queensland budget back in black

Queensland will seek compensation for capping domestic coal prices, as exporters warn the state's own higher royalty charges are "killing the golden goose".

The Guardian - AU

Queensland royalty rises for coal now expected to provide $3bn windfall

Treasury had initially predicted the new system would increase revenue by $765m this financial year

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