LNP leader will sack himself if crime doesn't drop David Crisafulli has indicated he will step down as premier if elected at the Queensland election should crime numbers not fall under a LNP government. AAP · Oct 2, 2024
New state-owned energy retailer will put ‘people before profits’, Steven Miles says Labor’s proposed ‘people’s provider’ will reduce electricity bills for households and businesses, Queensland premier says The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2024
Potential kingmaker pulls support for Labor government A potential kingmaker has told supporters not to preference Labor on the ballot in a major blow for the Queensland government ahead of the October 26 poll. AAP · Oct 1, 2024
Controversial Queensland mayor labels Steven Miles’ move to oust him a ‘political hit job’ Premier issues show cause notice to Troy Thompson as investigation into the Townsville mayor’s military service record continues The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2024
All roads head north as election campaign kicks off Queensland Premier Steven Miles has wasted little time jetting north to sway voters after launching his election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll. AAP · Sep 30, 2024
Five things you should know about the Queensland election The sunshine state is heading to the polls on 26 October. Can Labor cling to power or will there be an LNP landslide? The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024
History not on our side ahead of Qld election: LNP Polls indicate a comfortable LNP victory is on the cards in Queensland but the opposition leader is playing down the likelihood he'll be premier in a month. AAP · Sep 30, 2024
Will abortion rights be wound back in Queensland if the LNP wins the election? The Liberal National party were broadly against legalising abortion when it was passed Labor in 2018, but leader David Crisafulli has vowed to maintain the status quo The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024
LNP's blue dawn set to send Labor into electoral sunset Polling indicates Queensland is poised for a change in government, with youth crime and cost-of-living pressures set to define the election campaign. AAP · Sep 28, 2024
Litmus test: why Queensland’s election matters to Albanese and Dutton The state vote could have major implications for both leaders as issues such as cost of living and nuclear energy are debated ahead of a federal poll The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2024
'My body, my choice': unions rally on abortion rights Concerns the Queensland Liberal National Party will revoke abortion rights if elected to government prompted unions and workers to rally in Brisbane. AAP · Sep 26, 2024
Labor TikTok video labelled a 'strange' personal attack A TikTok video posted by an account authorised by Queensland's Labor Party has garnered criticism as a "strange" personal attack. AAP · Sep 26, 2024
Youth crims' full history consideration in poll pledge Courts will have the power to consider a young offender's full criminal history when sentencing, under reforms being proposed by the Queensland opposition. AAP · Sep 24, 2024
Federal Newspoll still tied but Albanese’s ratings up; Queensland Newspoll has big LNP lead A national Newspoll, conducted September 16–20 from a sample of 1,249, had a 50–50 tie for the third consecutive time. Since the last Newspoll three weeks ago, primary votes were 38% Coalition (steady), 31% Labor (down one), 13% Greens (up one), 6% One Nation (down one) and 12% for all… The Conversation · Sep 23, 2024
AAP · Sep 20, 2024 LNP leader inspired by cane farming grandfather Family is everything to Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli who attributes his drive for the top job to his grandfather's work ethic as a cane farmer.
AAP · Sep 20, 2024 LNP leads Labor by 10 points before Qld election: poll A Newspoll survey suggests Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli is on track to end Labor's nine-year grip on power in Queensland.
AAP · Sep 18, 2024 No need for panic, we've got this: 2032 Games president Questions remain over a key piece of Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games infrastructure but an organising committee president has allayed concerns.
AAP · Sep 18, 2024 Youth crime policy backlash fails to deter LNP leader Opposition Leader David Crisafulli says his crack down on crime will deliver lower victim numbers if implemented in Queensland, despite government criticism.
AAP · Sep 16, 2024 Schools in for repeat offenders in election pledge The LNP has promised to open two dedicated high-risk youth offender schools but the Labor government says such facilities already exist.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2024 Queensland’s 50c public transport fares to remain with support of both major parties Premier Steven Miles says scheme saves money and ‘takes cars off the road, gets people home sooner and is great for the environment’
AAP · Sep 15, 2024 50 cent fares to stay in Qld - at least for four years Both major parties in Queensland have ramped up their bid for votes by promising to keep 50 cent fares during the next term of government.
AAP · Sep 12, 2024 Miles makes voter pitch as parliament wraps before poll Queensland's premier has made one last parliamentary pitch to voters ahead of October's election.
The Conversation · Sep 12, 2024 New polling: half of Australians want gambling ads banned entirely; LNP has big Queensland lead A national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted September 3–7 from a sample of 1,614 people, gave Labor a 51–49% lead using 2022 election preference flows. However, respondent-allocated preferences favoured the Coalition by 51–49%.
AAP · Sep 11, 2024 Child protection probe promise after pedophile arrest The Queensland opposition has promised an inquiry into the state's child protection system if it wins government after a man was charged with multiple offences.
AAP · Sep 10, 2024 Union pours fuel on sexism claims within fire service Queensland's fire service is being scrutinised over allegations of sexism and bullying within the ranks.