Just last month,Treasury was optimistic that forecast drier weather would ease construction delays. After the recent storms,builders will be spread even thinner.
About 18,000 south-east Queensland homes are still without power following the severe Christmas weather,with more thunderstorms likely in the days ahead.
While who gets what roles will be hashed out over the weekend,five MPs will be promoted in the biggest shake-up since 2015 – with four confirmed departures.
The new Queensland Premier has used his first major speech to announce a significant boost to climate action plans among his initial priorities in the job.
Mark Bailey and Stirling Hinchliffe’s roles will need to be filled under a Miles government. And those won’t be the only changes.
Queensland’s incoming premier has issued a strong rebuke to critics of the union movement and its long Labor links after comments he was “utterly owned” by them.
Would-be deputy premier Cameron Dick says the government would take things “one step at a time” with a new cabinet and shifting approach on 2032 Games planning.
Treasurer Cameron Dick said a stronger budget position allowed the move,set to save the average two-zone commuter $65 across the year.
With no other challenger,Friday’s Queensland Labor team meeting to pick Annastacia Palaszczuk’s successor should be little more than a formality.
The Health Minister has pitted herself against outgoing Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s succession pick for support among fellow Labor MPs.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles was quick to throw his hat in the ring for the top job after public endorsement from his outgoing boss. But it may not be so simple.