Politics
Queensland
One Nation, Greens, fuel – the factors weighing on Stafford byelection
The late Jimmy Sullivan’s seat has only fallen to the LNP once since 1989 during the Newman government – but pollsters and strategists are eager to see how One Nation eats into the majors.
- by James Hall and Matt Dennien
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Queensland government
Former workplace safety boss wanted to sack ‘friend of the CFMEU’, but couldn’t
Queensland’s former workplace safety regulator boss, Peter McKay, has taken the CFMEU inquiry stand as the probe delves into the union’s alleged capture of the office.
- by Matt Dennien
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Queensland government
CFMEU turned workplace safety regulator boss into ‘call centre operator’
CFMEU officials had a hotline to the head of Queensland’s workplace safety regulator, bypassing a team responsible for fielding their calls, an inquiry has heard.
- by Matt Dennien
Councils and RACQ pan plan to force e-bike riders to stay under 10km/h and get a licence
It’s not just bike groups who are opposed to new e-bike restrictions. Councils and the RACQ are also worried about forcing users to ride “barely above walking pace”.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Public service
Inside the human rights office planning day that left staff in tears
One source said half the room walked out after a charity representative with close ties to the new commissioner gave a presentation that contained triggering themes.
- by Matt Dennien
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Public service
Top public servant ‘exchanged’ into ranks of another department
The top rung of Queensland’s public service has undergone only its second major internal reshuffle since the Crisafulli government’s initial overhaul in late 2024.
- by Matt Dennien
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Queensland government
LNP donors scored meeting about plans for rival supermarket
Internal emails shed new light on the lead-up to a council’s decision to derail a development that would have competed with the Russell Island IGA.
- by Matt Dennien
Child safety system confronts ‘financial catastrophe’
Some 750 children were being cared for by unlicensed residential care providers, with limited oversight by government officials, the inquiry heard.
- by Sam McKeith
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Queensland government
Search for ‘crime prevention school’ providers grinds to a halt
The Crisafulli LNP government vowed to set up four new or expanded schools for disengaged and at-risk youth. Only the future of its hand-picked Gold Coast site is clear.
- by Matt Dennien
Cross River Rail boss warns of year-long delay as unions take action
The delivery authority chief says planned industrial action over the long weekend could potentially delay the multibillion-dollar project by another year.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Public service
Staff under review at Fire Department as it hunts for budget savings
A leaked email shows Queensland’s fire commissioner told staff his department would continue to “find efficiencies and cost savings”.
- by Matt Dennien