The Latest Breaking News from Ros Bates

Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots

Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the Liberal National Party's first Queensland cabinet in almost a decade, revealing major frontbench changes.

AAP · Oct 31, 2024

‘Cross your legs’ controversy escalates as Queensland MP demands $5,000 from state’s health minister

LNP MP Ros Bates sends concerns notice to Labor’s Shannon Fentiman demanding an apology and money to cover legal costs

The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2024

Premier slams 'nasty' MP, backs controversial post

The Queensland premier has backed a controversial social media post, saying it does not contradict his push for better protections from online harm.

AAP · May 24, 2024

Electronic medical record glitch hits hospitals

Some staff have been forced to revert to pen and paper for hours to document clinical care after an electronic glitch hit hospitals across Queensland.

AAP · Nov 22, 2023

Traumatic miscarriage case triggers hospital review

A government review has been ordered after a woman said she was traumatised by her treatment at a Queensland hospital following a miscarriage.

The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023

Qld premier meets with ministers for imminent reshuffle

Queensland's health minister is expected to be removed from the troubled portfolio with the premier on the eve of a major cabinet shake-up.

The New Daily · May 17, 2023

Deadline looms for troubled Qld hospital

A Queensland hospital has until the close of business to respond to a show cause notice after a damning report into hospital care.

AAP · Nov 4, 2022

Mackay Base Hospital obstetrics unit victims meet Yvette D'Ath

A dozen women who fell victim to lifelong injuries and trauma at the Mackay Base Hospital have been left with more questions after a visit from the health minister.

ABC News · Oct 18, 2022

Queensland minister apologies for slur

Queensland agriculture minister Mark Furner has "unreservedly apologised" for making a "dopey, stupid woman" comment in parliament.

AAP · Oct 13, 2022

Queensland's Agriculture Minister Mark Furner apologises after 'dopey, stupid woman' comment in parliament

Queensland's Agriculture Minister Mark Furner apologises "unreservedly" for an insulting comment against an opposition MP which has been labelled misogynistic, with the Premier saying she's disappointed.

ABC News · Oct 12, 2022