Cost of living relief lightens Queensland budget update Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has spruiked further cost-of-living measures on the back off a balanced budget sheet in his mid-year budget update. AAP · Dec 12, 2023
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 The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023
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? Pedestrian.tv · Dec 12, 2023
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. The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023
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 The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023
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’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023
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. AAP · Nov 22, 2023
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. AAP · Nov 16, 2023
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. The Conversation · Nov 9, 2023
'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. AAP · Nov 9, 2023
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 The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2023
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 · Aug 31, 2023
How Queensland booked better ticket on coal gravy train Coal royalty rates didn't move in NSW. Newcastle Herald · Jun 19, 2023
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. AAP · Jun 15, 2023
AAP · Jun 14, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2023 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 New Daily · Jun 13, 2023 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 Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2023 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
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2023 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
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2023 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
AAP · Feb 28, 2023 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.
AAP · Feb 21, 2023 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.
ABC News · Feb 21, 2023 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.
AAP · Feb 9, 2023 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.
ABC News · Feb 2, 2023 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.