State takes aim at commonwealth over GST 'stitch-up' Queensland has taken aim at the GST arrangements while also accusing the federal government of shifting costs to states and territories. AAP · 5h ago
Annual $400m debt bomb warning after credit downgrade With the clock ticking on Olympics infrastructure, one state government has been warned of the likely cost of a rare credit rating downgrade. AAP · Sep 16
Credit downgrade heaps pressure onto Queensland budget On the same day as the Queensland treasurer lost his state's AA+ credit rating, his NSW neighbours received an upgrade to their outlook. AAP · Sep 11
Morrison-era GST deal with WA a multi-billion dollar mistake that should be reversed, Productivity Commission finds Interim report calls for carve-up deal that has only benefited Western Australia to be ‘reshaped’ as it has achieved almost none of its objectives The Guardian - AU · Aug 14
Power play: national law could curb data centre demands Data centres in every state and territory could be required to supply their own renewable energy if changes are introduced at a national level. AAP · Aug 5
Fears Queenslanders could be forced to pay for mine cleanup as LNP reviews environmental ‘red tape’ Mining minister Dale Last says the state has an ‘enormous opportunity’ to become a global leader in critical minerals The Guardian - AU · Jul 5
'Not sugar hits': cost-of-living package under fire A state government launching a post-budget sell has come under fire over a cost of living package that critics say doesn't make a difference to families. AAP · Jun 23
Olympic city build back on track in Queensland budget Queensland's budget locks in billions for 2032 Games venues and athletes' villages, with the government insisting the Olympic build is back on track. AAP · Jun 23
Queensland’s economy teeters on edge of ratings downgrade despite coal royalty windfall Earnings from mining the fossil fuel set to increase to $6.9bn over financial year, up from $4.8bn, with budget deficit to reach $6.2bn The Guardian - AU · Jun 23
WA minister says no evidence H5N1 bird flu has spread but samples from two sea birds being tested -as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 22
No-frills budget tips surprise surplus amid Games blitz A pathway to surplus has been mapped out by a state government as it handed down a budget with cost of living relief while ramping up Olympic preparations. AAP · Jun 22