The Latest Breaking News from Palaszczuk

Why is the Gabba rebuild plan so controversial and what’s next in the Brisbane Olympics brawl?

A $2.7bn new stadium is at the heart of the state’s 2032 Games strategy but mayor Adrian Schrinner’s withdrawal of support has increased political pressure

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023

Brisbane mayor resigns from 2032 Olympics forum and calls it a ‘dysfunctional farce’

Adrian Schrinner says controversial plans for Brisbane’s Gabba stadium were the final straw and accuses Palaszczuk government of ignoring stakeholders

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2023

Queensland government moving to establish peak youth justice body as crime issues dominate

Exclusive: Palaszczuk government expected to begin process of establishing peak body amid pressure to crack down on youth crime

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023

Elderly man who sparked renewed debate of youth crime dies in Queensland hospital

Ministers and police commissioner will attend community forum in Toowoomba as high profile youth crimes put Palaszczuk government under pressure

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023

Qld premier 'pleased' with new coal mine

The Queensland premier has welcomed the approval of the New Acland coal mine, which will produce up to 7.5 million tonnes per year until 2034.

AAP · Oct 21, 2022

Qlders missing housing due to govt lapses

The Queensland government is failing to effectively manage the social housing waiting list and ensure people's needs are being met, a report says.

AAP · Jul 11, 2022

Queensland LNP pledges net zero 2050 target at next election amid ‘deeply troubling’ rise in emissions

Leader David Crisafulli’s announcement drew immediate criticism from environmentalists saying the move is not science-based

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2022

Queensland budget invests in national parks but ‘does nothing’ for climate crisis, critics say

Conservationists celebrate $200m fund for expanding national park land but concerns remain over lack of spending on renewables and emissions reduction

The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2022

Qld to join Vic with Nazi, hate symbol ban

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will introduce a bill to ban the public display of hate symbols such as the Nazi flag in Queensland.

AAP · May 25, 2022

Queensland's LNP questions Labor move to veto publication of CCC's legal costs in Jackie Trad court case

Labor members of a parliamentary committee prevent legal costs incurred by Queensland's anti-corruption watchdog in court action taken by former deputy premier Jackie Trad from being made public.

ABC News · May 24, 2022