Shannon Fentiman
Falling power bills contingent on no delays to renewables, industry warns
Household energy prices are expected to fall more than $150 from July 1, but this could be jeopardised by any further delays to major projects, according to the industry.
- James Hall
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‘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
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
The Palaszczuk party rival who doesn’t get a mention in her new book
The former Queensland premier’s post-politics memoir has been highly anticipated since her 2023 retirement. Spanning many key people and events, there’s a notable exception.
- Matt Dennien
Queensland parliament under fire after MP’s death
The major parties trade accusations over the treatment of former MP Jimmy Sullivan and claims Queensland parliament became toxic.
- Cameron Atfield
New data reveals Queensland’s cost-of-living pain from fuel crisis
Treasurer David Janetzki blamed the previous Labor government for households being under pressure when asked about the figures on Monday.
- Dominique Tassell
Queensland police defend scrapping specialist domestic violence team
A specialist QPS domestic violence unit is being axed after a review labelled the work “non-core” business. Labor warns the move puts vulnerable women at risk.
- Cameron Atfield
Labor demands CCC probe into its own former rebate scheme
The LNP revealed on Sunday about 20 per cent of the former Labor government’s e-mobility rebates funded illegal devices. Labor has shifted the blame to public servants.
- Cameron Atfield
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- Queensland government
Former department head’s firm lands major work in consulting cash splash
A two-part investigation into government consultant and contractor use also found $25 million awarded to “big four” firms despite the LNP’s tough election stance.
- Matt Dennien
Qld avoids credit rating downgrade. But state’s books ‘remain grim’
A leading credit rating agency warned Queensland’s debt would continue to spiral based on its “very weak” budgetary position.
- James Hall