Qld Speaker extends olive branch over changes to parliamentary scrutiny
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Qld Speaker extends olive branch over changes to parliamentary scrutiny

The committees holding Queensland’s sole house of parliament to account were last overhauled in 2011. Long-term Clerk Neil Laurie says they have “long way to go” in that space.

  • byMatt Dennien

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LNP backs ‘dog whistle’ motion on trans sport after silent party vote

LNP backs ‘dog whistle’ motion on trans sport after silent party vote

Leader David Crisafulli claims banning trans women from female sport is “the firm view of the majority of Queenslanders”,after voting for a Katter’s Australian Party motion on which no LNP MP spoke.

  • byMatt Dennien
Qld MP offers early resignation ahead of federal tilt as budget looms

Qld MP offers early resignation ahead of federal tilt as budget looms

The Biloela-based LNP member for Callide,Colin Boyce,was picked to run for the federal seat of Flynn,replacing outgoing MP Ken O’Dowd.

  • byMatt Dennien
New push to outlaw dishonest political advertising in Queensland
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New push to outlaw dishonest political advertising in Queensland

Political advertising laws protect voters in South Australia and the ACT.

  • byLydia Lynch
Queensland election 2020:Palaszczuk pledges budget by Christmas after election win

Queensland election 2020:Palaszczuk pledges budget by Christmas after election win

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has promised to deliver a budget by Christmas after her win in the 2020 Queensland election,with the final makeup of the government still in play as counting continues.

  • byStuart Layt
Queensland election 2020:Labor poised for historic victory as LNP concedes defeat

Queensland election 2020:Labor poised for historic victory as LNP concedes defeat

LNP Leader Deb Frecklington has concedes defeat in the 2020 Queensland election,as Annastacia Palaszczuk prepares for a historic third term in government after a strong result for Labor.

  • byDanielle Cronin andStuart Layt
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Poll Call:Leaders face off after border opening to NSW announced

Poll Call:Leaders face off after border opening to NSW announced

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and LNP Leader Deb Frecklington have faced off in the second and final debate of the campaign. It followed the announcement the NSW border will open next week except for Sydney.

  • byStuart Layt
Poll Call:LNP releases $5 billion in promises,with some 15 years off

Poll Call:LNP releases $5 billion in promises,with some 15 years off

The LNP has revealed its election costings today,showing $5 billion in election promises while insisting it can achieve a surplus in the next four years.

  • byStuart Layt
Poll Call:Leaders face voters'questions in first debate of campaign

Poll Call:Leaders face voters'questions in first debate of campaign

Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deb Frecklington have faced off in the first of two debates in the final stretch of the election campaign this afternoon as they work to convince every remaining voter.

  • byStuart Layt
Poll Call:Jones slams'bulls--t'Palmer ads as LNP distances itself

Poll Call:Jones slams'bulls--t'Palmer ads as LNP distances itself

Outgoing Labor Minister Kate Jones has slammed Clive Palmer's attack ads as"disgraceful lies". Meanwhile Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been dealt a broadside by former Labor Premier Peter Beattie.

  • byStuart Layt
Poll Call:Labor sticks to debt plan as it releases election costings

Poll Call:Labor sticks to debt plan as it releases election costings

Labor says it makes no apologies for borrowing money to fund its election promises as it releases its full election costings today,putting pressure on the LNP to do the same.

  • byStuart Layt