Jarrod Bleijie
- 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
Latest
Bleijie insists Ekka station will stay open during Olympics
The deputy premier has dismissed a Labor “scare campaign” after leaked minutes revealed IOC security concerns and potential station closures.
- Cameron Atfield
‘In disbelief’: Fears for koalas after Redlands Olympic venue gets federal approval
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has welcomed the federal sign-off, but at least one outraged local group claims koala habitat is being sacrificed for an Olympic venue.
- 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
Four Brisbane neighbourhoods tagged for 5000 homes in three years
Developments in South Brisbane, the CBD, Banyo and Meadowbrook are the latest to be deemed a priority by the state government.
- Julius Dennis
- Updated
- Environmental protection
Bleijie backs private school’s move to clear bushland as koala spotted
Wildlife advocates say Ormiston College has made a “mockery” of preservation, as a rehabilitated koala wandered into bushland being cleared for sports fields.
- Cameron Atfield
Corruption boss questions absence of police integrity unit: ‘Continuing reduction in quality’
The unit was recommended following an inquiry into police responses to DV calls in 2022.
- Julius Dennis
State appeals ‘manifestly inadequate’ youth sentences for IGA attack
The store owner was set upon by a group after kicking a boy out of the store for stealing. The teenagers were handed probation, community service, and suspended jail time.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
Private school given go-ahead to cut down koala habitat for new ovals
The deputy premier has greenlit the plan by Ormiston College after it bypassed the council and sought special permission from the state.
- Julius Dennis
Bleijie hints at CFMEU probe extension as hearings stretch further
While not confirming if the state had agreed to a requested extension to December 2027, the deputy premier said he would “hate to see” the inquiry ended too soon.
- Matt Dennien