Annual $400m debt bomb warning after credit downgrade With the clock ticking on Olympics infrastructure, one state government has been warned of the likely cost of a rare credit rating downgrade. AAP · Sep 16
One Nation surges in two polls taken after Secret Harbour byelection The federal YouGov and Morgan polls are the first that were entirely taken after One Nation thumped Labor at the August 29 Western Australian state Secret Harbour byelection. The Conversation · Sep 9
Victorian polls have Coalition leading Labor by narrow to large margins It’s about three months until the Victorian state election on November 28. Five polls have been released since Ben Carroll replaced Jacinta Allan as Labor leader and premier on July 28. These polls have the Coalition leading Labor after preferences by between 51–49 (Morgan SMS) and 57–43 (Redbridge). The Conversation · Aug 21
WA minister says no evidence H5N1 bird flu has spread but samples from two sea birds being tested -as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 22
Two high-profile Liberals defect to One Nation – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · May 16
LNP falls ‘agonisingly short’ in Stafford byelection as Labor suffers swing against it Opposition expected to retain the northern Brisbane seat, with Luke Richmond ahead of Fiona Hammond by around 700 votes The Guardian - AU · May 16
Swing to government with by-election neck and neck Early results in a state by-election indicate a swing towards the ruling LNP government in a race that will go down to the wire. AAP · May 15
The ‘Ross and Rachel’ of Queensland parliament ignite slanging match over MPs’ romantic lives This week’s descent into ‘rumours and innuendoes’ has left both the government and opposition bruised The Guardian - AU · May 15
Former premier apologises for contempt of parliament A former state premier has apologised for misleading parliament as government integrity looms as a key issue in an upcoming by-election. AAP · May 14
By-election sparked by MP's death ignites fuel debate A by-election date has been confirmed after an MP's sudden death, triggering debate about a state government's handling of the fuel crisis. AAP · Apr 17
Premier, colleagues shocked after MP found dead A state MP has been found dead at his home, prompting condolences to his family from all sides of politics. AAP · Apr 9
Seats lost, regional voters 'betrayed' in revamp An electoral review has recommended scrapping seats, changing boundaries and renaming electorates as one state redraws the political map. AAP · Mar 11
Two new federal polls have One Nation gaining on Labor Two new federal polls by DemosAU and Fox & Hedgehog have the combined primary vote for Labor and the Greens dropping as One Nation continues to surge. There’s no sign of a boost for the Coalition from Angus Taylor replacing Sussan Ley. The Conversation · Feb 24
SA Newspoll shows Liberal wipeout likely; Victorian Morgan poll puts One Nation first on primaries A South Australian Newspoll has given the Liberals just 14% of the primary vote, four weeks before the state election. The Conversation · Feb 20
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20 Parents of police killed in Wieambilla urge gun buyback as Queensland rejects federal scheme Families call for end to political ‘bickering’ as David Crisafulli confirms the state LNP will not back the program
The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025 Labor maintains dominant lead in Redbridge poll despite expenses claims Labor gained two points in a Redbridge national poll to take a 56–44 lead, despite the expenses claims occurring during the fieldwork period. Redbridge state polls have Victoria tied 50–50, while Labor has a large lead in NSW.
AAP · Nov 29, 2025 State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild A state opposition leader has acknowledged his party must learn where they failed as a government and regain trust with voters if they want to return to power.
AAP · Oct 26, 2025 Liberal premier eyes minerals on election anniversary A year from a bruising election, state Liberal and Labor leaders have painted vastly different pictures of how the government is performing.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Further job losses deal fresh blow to coal mine workers A third mining company in as many days has announced job cuts, taking aim at a coal royalties scheme as it prepares to close an underground site.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 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
AAP · Jul 29, 2025 'Confusing': war of words over victim of crime numbers A state premier's claim to have turned around crime issues since coming to power is facing scrutiny with experts questioning the government's numbers.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2025 Queensland budget 2025: Crisafulli vows no austerity despite state facing $218bn debt Premier says you can ‘respect people’s money’ and still lift public services as LNP hands down first budget since 2014
The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2025 State and federal MPs describe death threats and vile abuse in wake of Joanna Howe’s anti-abortion campaign Representatives around the country say third parties sent abusive messages after they were targeted for their stance on abortion
The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025 LNP’s youth crime legislation condemned by UN as ‘incompatible with basic child rights’ United Nations special rapporteur on torture urges Queensland parliament to vote down the laws
The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2025 Queensland Labor expels MP after LNP raises domestic violence allegations Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan responds with defiant statement accusing Labor MPs of ‘cheap political move’ against him