Dozens of weekly library sessions for babies,toddlers and preschoolers have been cut,sparking a community backlash.
Hefty coal royalties have propped up state government coffers since 2022. But BHP says the tax scheme will not benefit Queensland in the long term.
Labor has hit back at Premier David Crisafulli’s claim of yet another budget blowout,saying it could compromise negotiations with contractors.
Queensland Police is staring at a possible $200 million budget black hole,including an unfunded new police station at Stones Corner. The police commissioner admits he has found other commitments that are also not funded.
With the election almost upon us,both major parties have formally spelt out how they plan to pay for all the promises. But questions remain.
Mining companies,unions and other groups with skin in the game are trying to sway the election amid new funding laws.
The LNP has ramped up its rhetoric on economic management,including a pledge to upskill public servants – not sack them – to save money on consultants.
While senior party MPs declined to rule out tax hikes in a campaign pitch,they say none are planned – but sought to heap pressure on the LNP over its plan.
This parliament’s final months has taught us at least one thing:the major parties want the October election to be a contest of ideas. Here’s what’s on offer so far.
The state government suspects Adani has not paid enough coal royalties. The company says a revenue office probe is getting in the way of business.
At a media conference to announce new sport club vouchers,the Premier described reports of union influence on construction contracts as “misleading”.