Embattled casino operator's licence ban ruling deferred Star's casinos in Sydney and on the Gold Coast have been granted licence suspension deferrals to allow them to continue with remediation measures. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Queensland deputy premier labels BHP ‘unAustralian’ as mining giant blames job cuts on coal royalties scheme Jarrod Bleijie defends levy as BHP Mitsubishi Alliance moves to mothball Saraji South mine and slash 750 jobs The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2025
Queensland showdown looms over pill-testing clinic’s plan to reopen with private funds Deputy premier threatens to ban practice that was opened as publicly funded service by previous Labor government and then shut down by LNP The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2025
Wind farm axed after community, approval concerns A wind farm proposal with 226 turbines spanning three regions will not go ahead after community feedback led to a state government scrapping the idea. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
'It will be a disaster': Olympic alarm as rail plan cut Commuter chaos is on the cards at the Brisbane Olympics, a transport expert says, after government plans for a light rail project were scrapped. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
Impartiality concerns raised as LNP appoints former Liberal party member to lead Queensland CFMEU inquiry Unions chief says industrial relations lawyer Stuart Wood KC is ‘very well experienced’ but queries whether he may bring ‘personal biases’ to the role The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025
Year-long inquiry into CFMEU 'thuggery' begins A prominent industrial relations lawyer has kicked off an inquiry into allegations of criminal links and workplace harassment in a construction union. AAP · Aug 1, 2025
Queensland LNP government launches inquiry into CFMEU state branch and its Labor ‘enablers’ Deputy premier likens investigation to 1980s Fitzgerald inquiry, accusing Labor of orchestrating ‘protection racket’ for union The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2025
Report on Queensland CFMEU referred to police after ‘threats of violence, intimidation, misogyny’ alleged Alleged incidents detailed in report commissioned by union administrator include fake bomb threat on work site and use of video to identify safety inspectors to expose them to harassment The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2025
Federal government throws support behind LNP’s controversial new Olympic Games venue at Brisbane’s Victoria Park Commonwealth commits $3.4bn to Games infrastructure including 63,000-seat stadium that will serve as future home of AFL and cricket The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2025
Billions locked in as deal secures Games' future Full funding for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is locked and loaded with a deal brokered between the Queensland and federal governments. AAP · Jul 3, 2025
'Temu version': opposition lashes visionless budget A state opposition leader has promised to extend land tax concessions indefinitely after calling the government's budget a cheaper version of his party's ideas. AAP · Jun 25, 2025
Queensland to repeal diversity quotas for Brisbane Olympics board Exclusive: State plans to remove requirement that half of nominated directors are women and at least one independent director is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2025
Fears Queensland is ‘closed for clean business’ as LNP cancels billion-dollar windfarm despite conditional approval Green groups and industry war axing of Moonlight Range Wind Farm project risks undermining confidence in renewables The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2025
The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2025 Queensland moves to crack down on windfarms and exempt Olympic venues from planning laws Environmental group condemns LNP move to subject renewables projects to stricter approvals process than some coalmines
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025 David Crisafulli came out of Cyclone Alfred looking like a leader. His real danger lies within the LNP Insiders say Jarrod Bleijie and his allies are picking policy fights the government would be better advised to avoid
The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2025 Towns cut off by Queensland floods warned against panic-buying as premier vows ‘resilient’ rebuild David Crisafulli says infrastructure to be replaced after floods needs ‘greater ability’ to withstand natural disasters
AAP · Jan 29, 2025 Review to put derailed 2032 Games plans back on track A multi-billion-dollar transport problem will be tackled by an Olympic infrastructure review as cost blowouts threaten to derail major 2032 rail projects.
AAP · Jan 22, 2025 Ballooning capital works blamed for budget blowout A state will be in the red for some years as its government flags swelling infrastructure costs, as the opposition warns of the risk of potential spending cuts.
AAP · Jan 22, 2025 Athlete villages for 2032 Games stuck on starting block Claims of a $3 billion black hole in construction costs for villages to house athletes competing at the 2032 Olympics have been rejected by a former government.
AAP · Dec 30, 2024 'Domino effect' could unlock national sex offender list A state law could pave the way for the development of a publicly accessible national sex offender register, the parents of Daniel Morcombe say.
AAP · Dec 17, 2024 'Disgraceful': NRL star's penalty may spark law changes The Queensland government has described Brisbane NRL star Ezra Mam's penalty for drug driving as "disgraceful" and will now consider law changes.
AAP · Nov 28, 2024 Laws to end path to treaty fast-tracked in shock move The Queensland government has been accused of pushing through laws ending the path to treaty and truth-telling without consultation, sparking outrage.
AAP · Nov 27, 2024 Human rights commissioner slams new youth crime laws The Queensland government has been accused of "plumbing the depths" by pushing through laws that will ensure children face harsher penalties for serious crimes.
AAP · Nov 27, 2024 Union members march against changes to work conditions The mother of a construction worker who died of heat stress has marched alongside thousands of unionists to maintain workplace rights.