Optus customer who reported triple-zero outage told to go to store – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2025
Landmark puberty block ban reinstated by government A transgender teen's mother is set to discuss legal options after a state government reinstated a puberty blocker ban soon after it was overturned in court. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
Labor has huge lead in a South Australian poll, 5 months from the election Labor has a blowout lead in South Australia, with the election in March 2026. The federal party has also expanded its lead in a Morgan poll. The Conversation · Oct 26, 2025
A year on as Queensland premier, will David Crisafulli’s small-target strategy prove his undoing? The LNP government has a firm stance on only one issue – youth crime – and is looking like it’s in need of an agenda The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2025
Puberty blocker battle sparks landmark legal challenge The mother of a transgender teen unable to access hormone therapy after a state ban has launched a legal challenge, sparking protests outside court. AAP · Oct 22, 2025
Direct line to cabinet for Indigenous council leaders First Nations leaders have hailed a landmark pact that will allow direct access to a state cabinet, earning comparisons with the failed Voice to Parliament. AAP · Oct 21, 2025
'Not good enough': govt slammed for crime data bungle A tough on crime government has apologised after releasing bungled victim data however an advocate says it is "not good enough" and called for transparency. AAP · Oct 16, 2025
‘Uneasy alliance’: why Brisbane’s Olympics has a former LNP premier and Greens radical fighting on the same side Queensland government’s plan to build the 2032 Games’ main stadium at Victoria Park has united an unlikely group of protesters The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2025
As the Liberal party’s key demographic shuffles off, how can Sussan Ley appeal to Australia’s younger voters? The party that ‘got smashed’ in the May federal election attracted only about 18% of gen Z’s vote The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2025
Victim numbers down under controversial crackdown Queensland's Liberal National government has toasted its controversial youth crime laws after police data revealed victim numbers fell in 2025. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Parents of teen who died at music festival plead with Queensland government not to ban pill testing Josh Tam’s parents have asked LNP to ‘step aside and allow the experts to lead the way in keeping our loved ones safe’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2025
Queensland government to ban pill testing in move criticised by health advocates Liberal National party expected to legislate ban this week, putting an end to testing of illicit drugs at festivals The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2025
Human rights commissioner blasts Queensland government’s ‘hostile’ approach to First Nations people Scott McDougall uses speech at parliament to warn the LNP is ‘walking us backwards’ on reconciliation as he prepares to exit role The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025
LNP concedes Queensland’s crime rate fell in Labor’s final year despite ‘youth crime crisis’ campaign Youth justice minister acknowledges ‘small decrease of 2.25%’ in 2024 but has not stated LNP’s crime reduction target for 2025 The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2025 Queensland showdown looms over pill-testing clinic’s plan to reopen with private funds Deputy premier threatens to ban practice that was opened as publicly funded service by previous Labor government and then shut down by LNP
AAP · Sep 1, 2025 Wind farm axed after community, approval concerns A wind farm proposal with 226 turbines spanning three regions will not go ahead after community feedback led to a state government scrapping the idea.
AAP · Aug 22, 2025 Nationals vow to take nuclear policy to next election David Littleproud has detailed the four key policies that led to the Nationals splitting from the Liberals, as he vows to take nuclear to the next election.
AAP · Aug 21, 2025 'Too old': what Peter Dutton won't be doing next Former coalition leader Peter Dutton has been feted by the Liberal National Party at a rare public appearance, sparking questions about his political future.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025 ‘Gender ideology’, quotas and anti-discrimination laws on the agenda for Queensland LNP state conference Despite premier David Crisafulli’s wish for his party to maintain a moderate outlook, members have presented a number of divisive social issues for debate this weekend
The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025 Labor rebounds to leads in Victorian and Queensland Resolve polls Victorian and Queensland state Resolve polls both show Labor rebounding from big deficits to now lead. In Tasmania, Josh Willie from the left faction replaces Dean Winter as Labor leader.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2025 More than half of calls to Queensland domestic violence helpline unanswered for full month last year, report finds Audit of DVConnect commissioned by LNP government reveals ‘damning’ findings, minister for prevention of domestic and family violence says
The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2025 Thousands of Queensland teachers have gone on strike with 600,000 school students affected. What happens next? Thirty rallies held across Queensland after more than 50,000 union members vote to strike for first time since 2009
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025 Queensland Productivity Commission argues construction industry ‘reset’ needed to fix housing crisis and deliver Olympics Commission’s interim report calls on LNP government to remove so-called ‘Best Practice Industry Conditions’ from procurement policy
AAP · Jul 29, 2025 'Confusing': war of words over victim of crime numbers A state premier's claim to have turned around crime issues since coming to power is facing scrutiny with experts questioning the government's numbers.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025 Violet loves attending her local state school, but some fear Queensland children like her will be forced into ‘segregated’ education LNP pledges six new special schools in significant reversal from state’s advocate-backed policy to include children with disabilities in mainstream classes