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- 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.
- James Hall
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Rebuilding CFMEU a ‘mistake’ while probe ongoing, inquiry told
The inquiry also heard from the contractor for a mammoth Brisbane project, who said union activity and Labor policy had cost it an estimated $830 million.
- Matt Dennien
- Updated
- CFMEU
Ex-minister threatened to axe contract unless deal made with CFMEU, inquiry hears
A former project director said he believed the Queensland government’s actions were similar to what you might see in a Third World country.
- William Davis
Creating AI deepfakes of real people to be made illegal in Queensland
Offenders would face up to three years under the proposed legislation, which could be passed in the middle of this year.
- William Davis
Inquiry told of ‘institutional corruption’ in Qld work safety regulator
The CFMEU probe has outlined four lines of inquiry into alleged institutional corruption by the union, with one involving a former Labor minister.
- Matt Dennien
Labor, LNP on Rocky rowing unity ticket, but former local MP disagrees
Days after Rowing Queensland urged members to get behind a proposal for a new facility in greater Brisbane, the state’s Labor opposition has backed the LNP’s plan to hold Olympic events in Rockhampton.
- Cameron Atfield
Stadium opponents fear Victoria Park land sell-off to developers
Legislation passed on Thursday night has made Victoria Park “freehold” land, sparking fears of a sell-off. But the Queensland government insists it will remain in public hands.
- Cameron Atfield
Labor backs in Rocky rowing, as another SEQ mayor throws hat in ring
Another south-east Queensland council has launched a bid to poach Olympic rowing from Rockhampton, with a proposal that would see competitive rowing return to the region’s biggest dam.
- Cameron Atfield
‘Delay and obstruct’: Hundreds rally against Olympic stadium at Victoria Park
High-profile campaigners, including a former LNP premier, Labor minister and Greens councillor, joined the protest, vowing to take the fight to court.
- William Davis
- Analysis
- Brisbane 2032 Olympics
How the LNP bypassed key Games partners to pick its own review team
When the month-old government named its expert team to put Brisbane back on track for 2032, some Olympic stakeholders were hearing about it for the first time.
- Matt Dennien