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Queensland government
Public servant feared CFMEU boss would punch her in ‘frightening’ meeting
After the 2018 incident with then CFMEU state secretary Michael Ravbar, the senior public servant warned her female colleagues not to meet with him alone.
- by Matt Dennien
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Perspective
Queensland government
What two inquiries and forced debate reveal about LNP and Labor’s lull
More than 18-months into government, the LNP is yet to fully shed its opposition-era attack footing. But Labor is also still struggling to find its feet as one.
- by Matt Dennien
Queensland parliament as it happened: Child safety report, e-bike laws in focus
In the third and final day of this week’s parliament sitting, controversial e-mobility laws are set to pass.
- by Matt Dennien
Adoption fix for child safety needs ‘robust safeguards’, service says
Queensland’s major forced adoption service provider has warned the government it must consider lifelong consequences as it forms its response to a major inquiry.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Measure of failure’: $20m inquiry slams Queensland child safety crisis
The probe’s almost 1400-page report has called for sweeping overhauls, including controversial changes to adoption practices and out-of-home care.
- by Matt Dennien
‘They had one job, and they goofed it’: Rejigged e-bike laws raise ire
The government has tinkered with speed limits and licence laws for its e-bike crackdown, but Bicycle Queensland says it’s still missed the mark.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Just add sand: The plan to build Brisbane’s newest beach from scratch
More than 2000 tonnes of sand will be poured in a major coastal protection project, creating a new 60-metre beach.
- by Cameron Atfield
More rail pain for commuters with three weeks of track closures
Read the full details of how train services will be interrupted for key work on rail projects across south-east Queensland.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Queensland parliament live: Katter wants abortion back on agenda; Bleijie seeks new powers to fast-track development
State parliament returns with a three-day sitting set to feature the newly elected MP for Stafford.
- by Matt Dennien
Opinion
Gas
A deal with the devil that keeps Queensland poorer longer
Right now, things are looking pretty rosy for Australian gas. In the longer term, the picture is grim.
- by Hamish McKenzie
Analysis
ALP
‘He’s gotta show something’: Who’s who in Qld Labor’s factions, and how they pick their leaders
While there are no active discussions to move on Miles, there are frustrations following a humbling byelection result. Here’s how Labor’s factions operate in Queensland.
- by James Hall