Politics
Queensland
Crisafulli flags budget infrastructure spend ‘like never before’
On top of a record infrastructure splurge, the premier is “sublimely confident” he can soon reach an Olympic funding deal with the federal government.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Queensland government expands sport voucher program
The state government will expand the free sports voucher program for children aged between 5 and 17 in the upcoming budget.
- by Tim Arvier
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Public housing
LNP brings back ‘three strikes’ rule for social housing tenants
The new rules will be even tougher, with all people in the household evicted if one is found to have breached the conditions of their tenancy.
- by Tim Arvier
Labor wants power rebates kept as price increase looms
Treasurer David Janetzki has confirmed the Miles government’s $1000 electricity rebates will be scrapped in his first budget later this month.
- by Cameron Atfield
Qld opposition teams up against youth justice minister in fiery question time
Laura Gerber responded to sustained Labor attacks by accusing former ministers of throwing staplers at staff and locking them in cupboards.
- by Cameron Atfield
Former Bronco not guilty of rape in pub toilet, admits sexual assault
After Teui Robati was found not guilty of rape, he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a different woman in a separate incident.
- by Rex Martinich
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Queensland government
Evictions loom for social housing tenants earning too much – with no plans to change cut-offs
Asked whether a single mother on $46,000 should fear eviction, the housing minister said it was all about eligibility.
- by Rosanna Ryan
Coal to power Queensland ‘as long as sensible and needed’
Treasurer David Janetzki says the LNP will take a more aggressive approach to using fossil fuels and extend the use of gas and coal.
- by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Jobs for ‘mates’ accusations over new TAFE Queensland board
The state opposition has blasted the appointment of three LNP “mates” to the TAFE Queensland board, saying it contradicted the premier’s pre-election rhetoric about integrity and accountability.
- by Cameron Atfield
New order from premier’s office to all departments
Integrity experts say a similar move by a former Victorian premier was evidence of centralisation of government power.
- by William Davis and Marissa Calligeros
‘Unprecedented step’: Brisbane MP expelled from the Labor Party
The controversy surrounding the member for Stafford came to a head in an extraordinary caucus meeting on Monday afternoon.
- by William Davis