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How the Queensland Labor factions operate.

‘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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Senior counsel assisting the inquiry Edward Gisonda SC during the Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry in Brisbane on Tuesday.

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
Former industrial relations minister Grace Grace.

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
Research shows about 80 per cent of AI misuse in court is carried out by self-represented litigants.

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
Former Labor minister Grace Grace, now a member of the opposition’s shadow cabinet, pictured in early 2024. Former ministers Mick de Brenni and Mark Bailey have also been singled out in inquiry evidence to date.

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
Fitzroy River in Rockhampton.

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
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Stadium opponents fear new legislation will allow Victoria Park to be sold off to developers.

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
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt wants Olympic rowing to be held on Lake Wivenhoe in 2032.

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
Protesters gather at Victoria Park in Brisbane.

‘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
David Crisafulli greets his deputy Jarrod Bleijie at the LNP’s campaign launch in Ipswich, held on the last Sunday before the October election.

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