QLD Premier claims LNP victory in bitterly-contested Hinchinbrook by-election
Queensland’s Liberal National Party has claimed victory in the Hinchinbrook by-election in North Queensland. With most of the…
LNP government criticised over new ‘jobs for mates’ appointment of party powerbroker
Queensland’s Crisafulli government is embroiled in a new “jobs for mates” controversy after it appointed a Liberal National…
Who’s in and who’s out in Sussan Ley’s new shadow cabinet
Opposition leader Sussan Ley has unveiled her new-look shadow cabinet following former shadow home affairs minister Andrew Hastie’s…
Sunset clause laws differ around the country. Here’s what they are and when they can be used
In recent years, stories about developers enacting sunset clauses and cancelling property contracts — taking the dreams of…
Former Queensland MP Michael Trout sentenced over misguided vigilante attack
A former Far North Queensland MP has been ordered to perform community service for punching a woman in…
Laura Gerber accuses Labor of mudslinging following questioning over exits of chiefs of staff
Queensland’s youth justice minister has accused the opposition of mudslinging and spurious allegations in state parliament, amid claims…
Brisbane pill testing clinic’s reopening delayed amid ‘safety and privacy’ concerns
A drug checking service in Brisbane has been forced to delay its planned reopening after the Queensland government…
Barnaby Joyce’s net zero repeal bill to be debated, as Labor presses Coalition over climate divide
Labor will seek to maximise pain over internal Coalition divisions on whether to keep or scrap its net…
Federal Coalition gave up middle ground to appease conservative groups, Queensland premier says
Queensland’s LNP premier says the federal Coalition gave up the political middle ground at the recent election, trying…
Queensland government announces new child sex offender registry with personal details of offenders
Queenslanders will be able to apply for images of child sex offenders who live in their area under…
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says nuclear power policy ‘sensible’ next step
The Nationals are vowing to introduce nuclear power to Australia’s energy mix, promising to take the policy to…
Peter Dutton rules out return to politics, says he’s ‘too old’
Former federal opposition leader Peter Dutton says he won’t be making a comeback to politics because he is…