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What Cameron Dick didn't tell Queenslanders in his budget speech

What Cameron Dick didn't tell Queenslanders in his budget speech

We pick through the Treasurer’s budget speech – a clear pitch to voters for the chance to deliver another – and highlight some key (missing) points.

  • by Matt Dennien

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Labor’s 10th budget is built to not be its last

Labor’s 10th budget is built to not be its last

When Annastacia Palaszczuk’s new government handed down its first budget in 2015, it was criticised for lacking sweeteners. This one is almost nothing but.

  • by Matt Dennien
Qld to give first home buyers a ‘fairer go’ with changes to stamp duty
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Qld to give first home buyers a ‘fairer go’ with changes to stamp duty

Some 10,000 buyers are expected to save up to $17,000 under Labor’s latest pre-election budget sweetener.

  • by Matt Dennien
Former reporter to take on Housing Minister at Queensland election

Former reporter to take on Housing Minister at Queensland election

Bianca Stone, who worked for Channel Seven’s Sunrise program for 18 years, will be the LNP’s candidate for Gaven. Her top priority will be community safety.

  • by Cloe Read
Health Minister, LNP MPs under scrutiny after ‘cross your legs’ call

Health Minister, LNP MPs under scrutiny after ‘cross your legs’ call

The actions of four MPs from both parties are now being investigated by Queensland parliament’s powerful ethics committee after last month’s incident.

  • by Matt Dennien
Crisafulli cops flak from both flanks over support of Labor budget

Crisafulli cops flak from both flanks over support of Labor budget

The Opposition Leader’s “small-target” approach to October’s election has drawn criticism from both Labor and the last LNP colleague to run the state.

  • by Matt Dennien
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Queensland says it’s doing ‘everything’ it can to help with housing. But is it?
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Queensland says it’s doing ‘everything’ it can to help with housing. But is it?

The state’s peak social service body suggests there is more Labor could be doing to ease housing pressures – and turns the spotlight on the LNP.

  • by Matt Dennien
The six reasons Anthony Albanese could still go for an election this year (and get married soon after)

The six reasons Anthony Albanese could still go for an election this year (and get married soon after)

Anthony Albanese has said he plans to serve a full term, but there are at least six good reasons for him to consider going to the polls early.

  • by James Massola
LNP rejects review calls over how much to muzzle Qld’s corruption watchdog

LNP rejects review calls over how much to muzzle Qld’s corruption watchdog

Independent calls for a path through legal murk over the Crime and Corruption Commission’s ability to tell the public about its work reveal a political rift.

  • by Matt Dennien
Politicians trying to win votes before an election? You don’t say
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Politicians trying to win votes before an election? You don’t say

Labor hopes 50c transport fares will turn heads and votes, even if it’s been on Steven Miles’ mind since the 1990s. How else should contenders try to woo you?

  • by Matt Dennien
‘Give us 100 days’: LNP doubles down on another Games review

‘Give us 100 days’: LNP doubles down on another Games review

Queensland parliament has passed laws to establish a long-promised independent group to steer progress towards 2032. The LNP still wants to put its own stamp on it.

  • by Matt Dennien