The Latest Breaking News from David Crisafulli

The Queensland government is yet to release a report into alleged malpractice at Mackay Hospital, or recent statewide emergency and ramping waiting-time data.

Opposition leader describes failed motion calling for a ban as ‘reasonable’ but not a ‘priority’

Disillusioned residents say they feel the government has "lost the care factor" when it comes to regional Queensland's healthcare crisis. As further cut-backs hit desperate rural communities, government leaders say they plan to improve communication and fill vacant jobs.

Queensland's acting premier Steve Miles says the state has one of the world's best health systems but admits it is under pressure amid COVID-19.

A virologist says lifting vaccine mandates on public venues in Queensland is unlikely to substantively affect transmission rates as the state prepares to ease its COVID-19 rules.

The government reveals it has paid $26.9 million on hotel quarantine fees in the past seven-and-a-half weeks, despite announcing an end to hotel quarantine six weeks ago.

Contractual obligations and regional provision have pushed Queensland to a $27 million spend on hotel quarantine since opening its Wellcamp facility in February

Qld's Health Minister has hit back after the opposition released 900 pages of ambulance operations data, saying the LNP is trying to mislead the public.

The Queensland government has defended its right to information processes as the opposition calls for significant reform governing how information is disclosed.