Morning Mail: how Woolworths tracks and times its workers, Crisafulli faces abortion policy questions, Outback meets Succession Changes to eliminate ‘time-wasting’ at warehouses condemned by workers The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2024
Labor looks set for a resounding defeat in Queensland. But the state’s elections have long thrown up surprises On Saturday October 26, Queensland Premier Steven Miles’ Labor is vying for a fourth consecutive term in government, up against David Crisafulli’s Liberal National Party (LNP). The Conversation · Oct 22, 2024
Off the scale: intruder crashes campaign crime pitch Accused of being a policy chameleon, Queensland's opposition leader has stared down a scaly interloper while talking tough on crime on the campaign trail. AAP · Oct 22, 2024
Indigenous community to 'tell our truth' at inquiry Queensland's truth-telling and healing inquiry will hold a hearing at the Indigenous community of Cherbourg, as the LNP promises to scrap the process. AAP · Oct 22, 2024
Premier looks to stop election slide in final debate Premier Steven Miles hopes to arrest a worrying slide after going toe to toe with the opposition leader in the final debate ahead of Saturday's state election. AAP · Oct 21, 2024
Heat still on opposition despite abortion law backtrack A crossbencher has backtracked on abortion law changes before the Queensland election but the premier is maintaining pressure on the opposition over the issue. AAP · Oct 21, 2024
LNP leader should vow to fight Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan in high court, Queensland premier says Steven Miles has accused David Crisafulli of using ‘weasel words’ by failing to directly commit to a legal challenge over Dutton’s Queensland nuclear sites The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2024
Grey area: questions over Sunshine State's green future Queensland could revert to coal central as calls grow for a power plan from the energised LNP, days out from voters heading to the polls in the Sunshine State. AAP · Oct 20, 2024
Opposition on song ahead of Queensland election Premier Steven Miles has rubbished the LNP's kids' health care commitment, calling the opposition leader a "dill" for announcing a policy that already exists. AAP · Oct 20, 2024
LNP leader launches Queensland election campaign with promise of mandatory isolation for child offenders who assault guards David Crisafulli pledges minimum isolation periods for youths who attack staff despite evidence of dangers of solitary confinement The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2024
What Queenslanders in Peter Dutton’s nuclear seats really think Reactions to the Coalition’s plan to replace coal-fired power plants with nuclear reactors are mixed – but the skies are still overcast for renewables The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2024
Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform Crime is making headlines again on the Queensland election campaign as the Labor government hits back at the LNP's planned youth justice reforms. AAP · Oct 19, 2024
Labor, LNP 'broken', minor parties look to gain ground Queensland's crossbench is tipped to expand on October 26 as support for minor parties across the state grows while Labor and the LNP fight to retain seats. AAP · Oct 18, 2024
Queensland’s reliance on coal is back on the agenda and conservationists are firing up The Liberal National party’s reluctance to say how it would meet the state’s emissions reduction targets while backing coal-fired power has become an election issue The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024
The Conversation · Oct 17, 2024 LNP is set for an easy win in Queensland, but its first term may pose a much greater challenge It’s long been assumed the Queensland election of October 26 – to elect the state’s 58th (and second fixed, four-year) parliament – would be a tough ask for a tired-looking Labor government seeking a rare fourth term.
AAP · Oct 17, 2024 Abortion debate erupts again after 'secret recording' A colourful Queensland election campaign has taken another twist with allegations a "secret recording" reveals the opposition's intentions on abortion laws.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2024 ‘Put them in a coffin’: could debate over Queensland’s ‘youth crime crisis’ take a dangerous turn? While data suggests youth crime rates are at near-record lows, it’s become a totemic issue in the election campaign and that has Indigenous academics worried
AAP · Oct 16, 2024 LNP candidate attacked in 'political shakedown' A regional LNP candidate in the upcoming Queensland election was attacked just 20km from home, in what is being described as a political shakedown.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2024 Queensland LNP leader criticised for use of phrase considered derogatory term for Aboriginal children Indigenous leaders say David Crisafulli’s use of term is a ‘racialised dog whistle’, whether he knows it or not
The Conversation · Oct 16, 2024 Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘It’s going to be a bad result for Labor’ - Antony Green and Michael McKenna on the Qld election Queenslanders vote on October 26 when, according to the polls, the almost decade-long Labor government is expected to be defeated.
AAP · Oct 15, 2024 Premier seeks to defy polling and govern in own right The leadership road hasn't been straight for Steven Miles as he hopes to defy the odds and win a fourth consecutive term for Labor in Queensland.
AAP · Oct 15, 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 14, 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.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024 Albanese backs Queensland premier’s opposition to nuclear power as early voting in state election opens PM says Steven Miles’s plan to hold plebiscite on nuclear if Labor wins 26 October poll is a ‘matter for Queensland’ but he supports the stance
AAP · Oct 14, 2024 Premier touts nuclear plebiscite as PM joins campaign Queenslanders could vote twice at the next federal election with nuclear in the mix, after Premier Steven Miles vowed to hold a plebiscite if re-elected.