Perspective
Government
Produce-aisle probe highlights the rot in parts of our governing system
Seeing recent LNP talk about expanding a looming Qld inquiry into supermarket pricing, you’d be forgiven to almost think they had a chance at shifting the dial.
- by Matt Dennien
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Council election
Greens refloat plan to ban new developments in flood-prone areas
Two years since the 2022 Brisbane floods, the party has also pledged a $20 million annual buyback scheme as part of its council election policy platform.
- by Matt Dennien
$2.75b announced for Qld’s ‘next big rail project’ – but it will need much more
State funds have been earmarked for a key south-east rail link that will only be partly completed by 2032, and still requires a federal cash injection.
- by Matt Dennien
Qld’s incoming temporary top cop won’t be there to just ‘warm the seat’
Steve Gollschewski, a 44-year Queensland police veteran and face of its COVID response, was thinking ahead to retirement. He’s now auditioning in the top job.
- by Matt Dennien
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ALP
D’Ath’s decade done: Qld Attorney-General retiring at October election
Yvette D’Ath is the fourth Labor MP to quit or announce her intention to ahead of the vote – a make-or-break one for the third-term team under a new leader.
- by Matt Dennien
Top cop’s speedy exit sparks urgent hunt for interim replacement
A temporary replacement for Commissioner Katarina Carroll will need to be found within a fortnight ahead of a global recruitment drive.
- by Matt Dennien and Cloe Read
Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll stands down from top job
Carroll, who has held the top police job since 2019, made the call amid long-running concerns about her ability to manage issues within the service.
- by Cloe Read and Matt Dennien
Perspective
Government
Politics, power and prices: The key figure in Labor MPs’ sights
The extensive survey of Queenslanders across 2023 was revealing in many ways. One significant focus was awareness of electricity bill rebates.
- by Matt Dennien
The Qld government asked if people were happy with its work. They weren’t
Previously secret taxpayer-funded surveys have been released by Premier Steven Miles amid efforts to reset his third-term team before October’s election.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Government
In politics, particularly, the best-laid plans can come undone
As Queensland’s MPs return to parliament on Tuesday for a make-or-break year, Labor is hoping to take back control of the agenda. It’s not always so easy.
- by Matt Dennien
Youth knife sale ban fast-tracked in police wishlist response
As renewed youth justice debate escalates, Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced new measures while insisting he wants to avoid a ‘knee-jerk’ response.
- by Matt Dennien