David Crisafulli
- 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.
- Matt Dennien
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‘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.
- Matt Dennien
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.
- Matt Dennien
AI-instruction raises eyebrows in government department
Also in Public Circus: an own goal for the Games authority and all hands on deck for a bargaining agreement at City Hall.
- James Hall, Cameron Atfield and William Davis
Excavators move into Victoria Park as Olympic stadium works begin
Premier David Crisafulli has defended the forced removal of First Nations protesters, as heavy machinery moved into Victoria Park for early Olympic stadium works.
- Cameron Atfield
- Updated
- Brisbane 2032 Olympics
‘Special day’: Crisafulli celebrates Victoria Park works after protesters kicked out
The future Olympic stadium site has officially been handed over to the Games infrastructure body, after urgent last-minute appeals were rejected.
- Cameron Atfield
- Updated
- Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Olympics body gatecrashes Save Victoria Park event to erect fences
The 2032 Olympic infrastructure body has been accused of “deliberate intimidation” after fencing off parts of Victoria Park during a First Nations media conference held on National Sorry Day.
- Cameron Atfield
Crisafulli backs minister after learning of AFP referral from media
The Queensland premier has brushed off questions about a broader reshuffle after Tim Mander stood down from cabinet duties.
- Matt Dennien and Catherine Strohfeldt
- Updated
- Queensland government
Olympics minister stands aside as police probe voting enrolment
Tim Mander has stood down from cabinet duties after electoral authorities referred him to police over allegations he falsely enrolled to vote at a staffer’s home.
- Matt Dennien
Labor backs Miles, despite humbling Stafford byelection result
The party room might be backing Steven Miles, but he’s likely to feel intense external scrutiny after Labor’s margin was trimmed in a heartland Brisbane seat secured via Greens preferences.
- James Hall and William Davis