The Latest Breaking News from David Crisafulli

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

Potential kingmaker pulls support for Labor government

A potential kingmaker has told supporters not to preference Labor on the ballot in a major blow for the Queensland government ahead of the October 26 poll.

AAP · Oct 1, 2024

Controversial Queensland mayor labels Steven Miles’ move to oust him a ‘political hit job’

Premier issues show cause notice to Troy Thompson as investigation into the Townsville mayor’s military service record continues

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2024

LNP's blue dawn set to send Labor into electoral sunset

Polling indicates Queensland is poised for a change in government, with youth crime and cost-of-living pressures set to define the election campaign.

AAP · Sep 28, 2024

Litmus test: why Queensland’s election matters to Albanese and Dutton

The state vote could have major implications for both leaders as issues such as cost of living and nuclear energy are debated ahead of a federal poll

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2024

'My body, my choice': unions rally on abortion rights

Concerns the Queensland Liberal National Party will revoke abortion rights if elected to government prompted unions and workers to rally in Brisbane.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

Labor TikTok video labelled a 'strange' personal attack

A TikTok video posted by an account authorised by Queensland's Labor Party has garnered criticism as a "strange" personal attack.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

Youth crims' full history consideration in poll pledge

Courts will have the power to consider a young offender's full criminal history when sentencing, under reforms being proposed by the Queensland opposition.

AAP · Sep 24, 2024

Federal Newspoll still tied but Albanese’s ratings up; Queensland Newspoll has big LNP lead

A national Newspoll, conducted September 16–20 from a sample of 1,249, had a 50–50 tie for the third consecutive time. Since the last Newspoll three weeks ago, primary votes were 38% Coalition (steady), 31% Labor (down one), 13% Greens (up one), 6% One Nation (down one) and 12% for all…

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2024

LNP leader inspired by cane farming grandfather

Family is everything to Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli who attributes his drive for the top job to his grandfather's work ethic as a cane farmer.

AAP · Sep 20, 2024