Steven Miles
- 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
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
- 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
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
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
Labor claims knife-edge victory in Stafford byelection despite swing to LNP
With 75 per cent of the vote counted, Labor was facing a 4 per cent swing to the LNP in the north Brisbane seat late on Saturday night.
- Matt Dennien
- Perspective
- Queensland government
Unedifying end to Stafford race reveals much – even before the result
In a parliament of repeatedly plumbed new depths, this week saw more, as major parties escalated attacks into a polling day likely to only amplify them further.
- Matt Dennien
Queensland parliament: Federal budget looms over question time
Follow our live coverage of Queensland parliament question time.
- Matt Dennien
Queensland parliament: Federal budget, byelection loom; CFMEU inquiry in north Qld
There’s not as much legislation to get through, but plenty of opportunities for posturing as the Stafford polling day draws closer.
- Matt Dennien