Queensland MP Brittany Lauga closes electoral office due to threats after alleged drugging and sexual assault

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Queensland parliament to roll back 'family friendly' hours to benefit regional MPs

ABC

The Queensland government has scrapped so-called "family friendly" hours at state parliament, arguing the change will allow more debate time and benefit regional MPs. "By moving committee meetings from Mondays to Wednesdays, regional MPs will be able to maximise community engagement on the weekends and fly in for parliament on Monday morning." Queensland MP and Katter's Australian Party leader Robbie …

Family Labor Change Changes House Hours More Time

5 months ago

Queensland election updates: Steven Miles tenders resignation as premier after election defeat but wants to 'stay on' as Labor leader

ABC

Reporting by Jack McKay There are about a dozen seats in doubt as counting continues. In Aspley, Labor MP and outgoing transport minister Bart Mellish is trailing the LNP’s Amanda Cooper 50.7 per cent to 49.3 per cent on a two-party preferred basis. Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon is fighting to retain her seat of Gaven but is currently ahead of …

Labor Seat Queensland Lnp Capalaba

5 months ago

Queensland Premier Steven Miles and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli face-off in final debate ahead of polling day on Saturday

ABC

Queensland Premier Steven Miles and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli have faced-off in their third and final debate ahead of polling day on Saturday. Mr Crisafulli said the "scare campaign" run by Labor had collapsed and reiterated the laws would not change should he be elected. Mr Crisafulli, who said spending had "spiralled out of control", was asked how he could …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Queensland election could spell trouble for federal Labor, analysts say

ABC

Outside of the Rockhampton showgrounds, Bill Cameron has just cast his vote. While Mr Miles has been throwing cost of living "Hail Marys" like free school lunches, Mr Barry says they don't seem to be connecting with voters. "The old adage 'bring out your baseball bats' probably won't help the federal government too much at this stage," Mr Barry says. …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Voting access for Queenslanders with a disability 'not sufficient', advocates say

ABC

Queenslanders with a disability have fallen out of their wheelchairs and been left feeling humiliated trying to exercise the "human right" of casting their votes because booths are inaccessible, according to advocates. 'Hit and miss' polling booths People with Disability Australia deputy CEO Megan Spindler-Smith said accessible polling places were "very hit and miss". There are 5.5 million Australians with …

Disability Access Voting Cast Vote Polling Accessible

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Both sides campaigning in Queensland's state election claim to have the answers. But what powers do they have?

ABC

Queenslanders are on the cusp of another election. University of Queensland law Professor Graeme Orr says it helps to understand that political power can come down to two things: "filthy lucre" and constitutional authority. "This is how we got WorkChoices, a national employment law, because it applies to every corporation outside state government," he says. "I think people just see …

Law Power Commonwealth State Federal Orr Queensland Election

6 months, 2 weeks ago

NSW Liberals select Georgia Ryburn to run in Pittwater seat for upcoming state by-election

ABC

Less than a month after her local government campaign was derailed by the Liberals' nominations bungle, Northern Beaches deputy mayor Georgia Ryburn has won preselection to run in the hotly contested seat of Pittwater in next month's state by-election. Ms Ryburn, whose term as deputy mayor will soon end, said she was "thrilled" to be given a new chance to …

Georgia Seat Pittwater Rory Amon Liberal Party Nsw Liberals Natalie Ward

7 months, 1 week ago

Eva Lawler and Lia Finocchiaro face off at ABC leaders' debate ahead of NT election

ABC

As the Northern Territory election campaign enters its final week, Chief Minister and Territory Labor leader Eva Lawler says her government has "virtually no control" over the high cost of airfares in the Northern Territory. "It is really difficult work and that we're getting no movement around with Qantas — it's really tough," Ms Lawler said. Opposition and Country Liberal …

Crime Labor Election Chief Minister Covid Northern Territory

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia MP Brittany Lauga allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted

Op India

An Australian Member of Parliament was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted in the country’s central Queensland town of Yeppoon last weekend. The post read, “In the early hours of Sunday morning, I went to the Yeppoon police station and Yeppoon hospital, after being drugged and sexually assaulted. It’s not ok. We should be able to enjoy socialising in our town …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia: Queensland MP Brittany Lauga claims she was drugged and sexually assaulted

Hindustan Times

Brittany Lauga, an Australian MP, has alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted in the central Queensland town of Yeppoon last weekend. It’s not ok. We should be able to enjoy socialising in our town without the risk of being drugged or assaulted," Brittany Lauga added. A video, purported to be of the alleged assault of Brittany Lauga filmed from …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian MP Alleges She Was Drugged, Sexually Assaulted During Night-Out

News 18

Queensland Labour Party MP Brittany Lauga alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted in Yeppoon, a central Queensland town. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said the provincial government is backing Brittany Lauga in every way possible. Queensland Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the statement issued by the parliamentarian made for “difficult reading”. “Those are shocking allegations … I understand that Brittany …

Assault Brittany Lauga

10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Impacted me significantly': Australian MP Brittany Lauga allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted on night out

India TV News

In a shocking incident in Australia, a female Member of Parliament claimed that she was drugged and then sexually assaulted while she was on a night out. Taking to social media, Queensland Labor MP Brittany Lauga recalled the horrific incident that has impacted his mental health significantly. Lauga alleged that was drugged and sexually assaulted in the central Queensland town …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Queensland MP Brittany Lauga allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out in Yeppoon

ABC

Queensland Labor MP Brittany Lauga has alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted in the central Queensland town of Yeppoon last weekend. The Queensland Police Service has confirmed it is investigating a sexual assault complaint relating to an incident in Yeppoon last Sunday. Queensland Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the statement made for "difficult reading". "Those are shocking allegations …

Queensland Brittany Yeppoon

11 months ago

Retiring Gold Coast MP Karen Andrews says she couldn't convince a woman to run for Liberal preselection

ABC

In short: Karen Andrews says she could not get a woman "over the line" to run for preselection in the seat she has held for 14 years. Karen Andrews says she could not get a woman "over the line" to run for preselection in the seat she has held for 14 years. No women were in the running for the …

Women Election Party Federal Woman Run Parliament

1 year ago

Tasmania state election 2024 results show hung parliament as Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff claims victory, as it happened

ABC

In short: The Tasmanian Liberals will win the most seats in the state's new parliament, but have fallen short of majority government. Premier Jeremy Rockliff has claimed victory for the Liberals, but Labor leader Rebecca White says her party "will be ready to work with the parliament" to implement its agenda. Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff sent Tasmanians to the polls …

Labor Party Work Seats Leader Parliament Liberals

1 year ago

Voters denied chance to vote in Queensland council election due to ballot shortages

ABC

In short: A Queensland MP has criticised the electoral commission after ballot shortages prevented people voting in council elections. Residents across Queensland complained about Saturday's long queues at polling booths and ballot shortages that caused hundreds of people to be turned away without voting. "Right across the state we saw people being turned away from the booths because the ECQ …

Voting Election Council Vote Commission Ballot Electoral

1 year ago

Queensland Premier Steven Miles' shock admission as devastating byelection results send shockwaves through Labor

Daily Mail

Queensland Premier Steven Miles said his government needs to do better after voters turned on Labor, which will lose one of its safest seats after suffering a huge swing against it at two byelections on Saturday. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said his government needs to do better after voters turned on Labor, which will lose one of its safest seats …

Labor Voters Premier Miles Seat His Government Steven

1 year ago

Queensland local government election results show several incumbent mayors face 'kicking' from voters

ABC

In short: Mayors across parts of regional Queensland have faced strong challengers, with incumbents in Townsville, Cairns, Bundaberg, the Scenic Rim and Southern Downs trailing in first preference votes. Mayors across parts of regional Queensland have faced strong challengers, with incumbents in Townsville, Cairns, Bundaberg, the Scenic Rim and Southern Downs trailing in first preference votes. Cairns Mayor Terry James …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Polls are closed and vote counting is underway in Mulgrave by-election to replace former premier Daniel Andrews

ABC

Quick read: In short: Polls have closed in a by-election in the seat of former premier Daniel Andrews. Polls have closed in the division of Mulgrave in Melbourne's south-east in the by-election for a replacement for former Premier Daniel Andrews in parliament. With Daniel Andrews off stage, the Mulgrave by-election will show who's still paying attention Photo shows A Victorian …

Labor Vote Premier Cook Candidate Seat Andrews

1 year, 11 months ago

NSW Labor fails to win majority in election as Terrigal and Holsworthy called for Liberal party

ABC

Labor has fallen short of a majority government in New South Wales, with the ABC's election analyst calling two of the remaining three seats for the Liberal party. Key points: Terrigal has been won by the Liberals with a lead of more than 1,000 votes The Liberals are ahead in Ryde due to a large number of postal votes counted …

Labor Votes Seat Majority Liberals Nsw Liberal Party

2 years ago

Anita Katyal | Why feisty Mahua made to retreat; place in CWC at last for Tharoor?

Deccan Chronicle

The decision of the Trinamul Congress to stay away from the joint Opposition meetings and protests witnessed in Parliament last week has led to speculation about a tacit understanding between West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and the Narendra Modi government. With Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge set to constitute his own team, party office bearers are a nervous lot these …

Congress Party Lok Sabha Minister Kharge Mr Kharge Tharoor

2 years, 3 months ago

Victorian election count ongoing as results still being finalised in Pakenham, Preston, Hastings, Mornington and Bass

ABC

Counting continues across Victoria to determine the winners of five lower house seats, with margins of just a few hundred votes separating some candidates. Key points: The lead candidates in the seat of Pakenham are separated by five votes Independents are challenging the two major parties in the seats of Preston and Mornington Celebrity candidate Paul Mercurio remains ahead in …

Labor Votes Candidate Seat Bass Victoria Liberal

2 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Cabinet minister Chloe Smith to stand down as MP at next election

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former work and pensions secretary Chloe Smith has announced she …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Parliament’s two new MPs take their seats in the House of Commons

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Parliament’s newest MPs have taken their seats after opposition parties …

Parliament Tory Wakefield Tiverton Honiton

2 years, 10 months ago

The shock federal election result in Queensland that was hiding in plain sight

ABC

A teal volcano has erupted in Sydney and Melbourne. Inner-Brisbane Greens candidates Stephen Bates in Brisbane, left, Max Chandler-Mather in Griffith, centre, Elizabeth Watson-Brown in Ryan, right. Rather, it's been a slowly creeping tide that's risen from the inside of the city out; first with the election of Jonathan Sri to the inner-city ward of The Gabba to Brisbane City …

Election Cent Queensland Brisbane Lnp Greens

2 years, 10 months ago

Towns across regional Australia may not have polling centres for federal election because of staff shortages

ABC

The Electoral Commissioner warns voters in many regional parts of Australia may not have a polling centre in their town on election day because of a worker shortage. Key points: The federal election is on this Saturday The Australian Electoral Commission has not managed to employ enough staff for polling centres in regional areas An academic says he has never …

Australia Election Work Commission Electoral Polling Town

2 years, 11 months ago

Australia federal election 2022: Marginal seats that may decide poll - NSW, Queensland, WA, Victoria

Daily Mail

Labor needs a net gain of eight seats to win the election while the Coalition is hoping to offset possible losses in Queensland and WA with gains in NSW. Labor's candidate is Rebecca Fanning Flynn: Held by retiring MP Ken O'Dowd since 2010 on an 8 per cent margin. Labor's candidate is Ali France Brisbane: Liberal since 2010, held by …

Labor Election Coalition Held Seats Covid Cent

3 years, 1 month ago

Parliament welcomes new MP for Southend West following death of Sir David Amess

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Parliament’s newest MP has taken her seat following a by-election …

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3 years, 3 months ago

South Australian Attorney-General Vickie Chapman suspended from parliament over misleading the house

ABC

South Australia's Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has been suspended from state parliament for six days for deliberately misleading the house. Key points: SA's Attorney-General was today suspended from parliament for nearly a week A motion was passed finding Vickie Chapman guilty of contempt for deliberately misleading parliament Ms Chapman last week resigned from her Deputy Premier and ministerial roles Crossbench MPs, …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Victorian Labor MPs Jill Hennessy, Danielle Green and Dustin Halse not contesting 2022 election

ABC

Former Victorian attorney-general Jill Hennessy has announced she will not recontest next year's election, saying she wants to give her teenage daughters "all the best of me" as they finish high school. Key points: Ms Hennessy said "something had to give" when she stepped back from her attorney-general role in 2020 Yan Yean MP Danielle Green and Ringwood MP Dustin …

Labor Green Seat Andrews Jill State Election Mr Andrews

3 years, 4 months ago

MP Claudia Webbe avoids jail after threatening woman with acid attack and nude images

The Telegraph

Shabana Mahmood, Labour's national campaign co-ordinator, confirmed that Webbe had been expelled from the party and called for her to resign as an MP. She said the party would push for a recall petition if Webbe did not quit the Commons, adding: "It's an incredibly serious offence, and we called on her to resign as soon as she was convicted." …

Labour Webbe Ms Merritt Ms Merrit

4 years, 1 month ago

Brittany Higgins to pursue complaint of rape in Parliament office with Australian Federal Police

ABC

A former federal ministerial staffer plans to re-instigate a police complaint after she was allegedly raped in Parliament House in Canberra. Key points: The ABC understands Brittany Higgins wishes to ask police to pursue her allegation of rape Ms Higgins says she was raped by a colleague in the office of Minister Linda Reynolds She said she felt she would …

Job Rape Minister Cctv Complaint Parliament Reynolds

4 years, 4 months ago

David Crisafulli elected by party room to lead Queensland's LNP as Labor's new Cabinet officially sworn in

ABC

Gold Coast MP David Crisafulli has been elected unopposed to be the Liberal National Party's new leader, with Toowoomba South MP David Janetzki to serve as his deputy. Key points: Member for Broadwater David Crisafulli has been elected the new leader of the LNP The state's electoral body has agreed to an LNP request to recount votes in Nicklin and …

Party State Lead Cabinet Elected Leader David

4 years, 4 months ago

Labor Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has declared victory in the Queensland state election

ABC

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has claimed victory in the Queensland election, making her the first female party leader in the state to win three elections. Speaking to a room of supporters at party headquarters, Ms Palaszczuk said she was confident of securing a majority government and said she was "deeply humbled" to be Premier for the next four years. Premier Annastacia …

State Premier Leader Lnp Queensland Election Palaszczuk Ms Palaszczuk

4 years, 4 months ago

Votes cast in final hours of Queensland election as COVID-19 continues to frame future plans

ABC

Voters are heading to the polls across Queensland, as the major party leaders make last-minute pitches in what has been a marathon race to the state election ballot box. We will soon learn whether Labor Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has secured a third term in office or if Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has clinched victory for the Liberal National Party. "Those …

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4 years, 4 months ago

The final Queensland election leaders' debate's five key takeaway moments

ABC

On the eve of the Queensland election, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington went head-to-head for a second and final leaders' debate. "This is an issue that was rightfully sent to the Law Reform Commission because it will be one of the most serious pieces of legislation that has ever confronted a parliamentarian," Ms Frecklington said. Integrity issues …

Labor Leaders State Premier Every Day Queensland Election Palaszczuk

4 years, 5 months ago

Queensland election race heats up as voters size up the candidate and party choices

ABC

A record number of political parties and candidates are in the running for this month's Queensland election — offering voters more choice than ever and threatening to undercut traditional party support. Key points: A record 12 political parties and 597 candidates are competing for votes in Queensland's election South Brisbane Labor MP Jackie Trad is facing stiff competition from Greens …

Labor Election Parties Party Candidate Professor Wanna

4 years, 5 months ago

Queensland election campaign kicks off as Palaszczuk strikes a Newman tone in opening pitch

ABC

Echoing the mantras of elections past, the Queensland Premier today kicked off the official 2020 campaign with a statement similar to the LNP's Campbell Newman in 2015. Key points: Queensland Parliament has been dissolved and the election campaign is underway ABC election analyst Antony Green predicts an election night winner Both Labor and the LNP are issuing stark warnings about …

Labor Campaign Election Minority Parliament Newman Queensland

4 years, 6 months ago

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk hits back at Scott Morrison for 'bullying' intervention on coronavirus funeral exemption

ABC

The Queensland Premier has hit back at the Prime Minister, accusing him of "bullying" her to intervene in the case of a woman who was unable to attend her father's funeral because of coronavirus restrictions. Key points: The Premier said decisions on border exemptions are the responsibility of the Chief Health Officer The Premier accused the Prime Minister of "bullying" …

Funeral Premier Sarah Her Father Queensland Abc Attend

4 years, 9 months ago

LNP Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington hits back over leaked internal polling months before Queensland's state election

ABC

Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington says she will "not be bullied by backroom boys" of the Liberal National Party who appear to be working to oust her. Key points: Leaked internal polling reportedly shows the LNP trailing Labor in key marginal seats Deb Frecklington says there are some "blokes sitting in the backroom who want things to go back to …

Labor Party Leader Queensland Lnp Deb Frecklington This Party

5 years, 2 months ago

Jann Stuckey resigns amid bullying claims, Queensland Premier calls out culture of bullying

ABC

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says political culture has become increasingly brutal after Member for Currumbin Jann Stuckey announced her imminent retirement from politics due to depression and bullying. Key points: Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the "meanness needs to stop" The electoral commissioner says it would cost less to hold a by-election at the same time as local elections Ms Palaszczuk …

Labor Local Bullying Vote Premier Queensland Needs

5 years, 2 months ago

Jann Stuckey resigns as Currumbin MP as she reveals mental health battle

ABC

Queensland MP for Currumbin Jann Stuckey has announced her "heart-wrenching" decision to resign after serving her electorate for 16 years, revealing her ongoing battle with depression. "I deeply resent insensitive reporting I am fed up or I am spitting the dummy — I am unwell and have been for some time," Ms Stuckey said. 'Courageous', dedicated service Opposition Leader Deb …

Queensland Ms Stuckey Currumbin Jann Jann Stuckey

5 years, 10 months ago

Right-wing Australian politician who blamed Muslims for Christchurch mosque attack loses seat

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The anti-immigration politician egged by …

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6 years ago

Disgraced MP Fiona Onasanya begs constituents to keep her in office

The Telegraph

Fiona Onasanya has begged her constituents to keep her in office just hours before the process to remove her and force a by-election is due to begin. In an extraordinary video uploaded online on Monday, the Peterborough MP, who was jailed for lying to police about a speeding offence, claimed that “just like a coin has two sides, so does …

Her Constituents Ms Onasanya Mp Claimed

6 years, 3 months ago

Victorian election 'catastrophe' spurs Liberal women to push for female MP quotas

ABC

Victorian Liberal women are urging the party to learn from its crushing state election defeat and introduce quotas to support the elevation of more female MPs into the parliament. Key points: Former Liberal senator says women offer a different perspective, which the party needs The party is also urged to preselect female candidates into safe seats rather than marginal seats …

Women Candidates Election Party Safe Female Seats

6 years, 4 months ago

Meralyn Klein quits as Liberal candidate for Yan Yean in Victorian election after anti-Muslim video

ABC

The Liberal Party candidate for a marginal seat in Melbourne's north has resigned after featuring in an anti-Muslim video for a rival political party. Key points: Liberal leader Matthew Guy says the party sought Ms Klein's resignation after discovering the video Ms Klein says she withdrew to avoid damaging the Liberal Party The video was posted by the Australian Liberty …

Video Party Muslim Candidate Melbourne Victoria Liberal

6 years, 6 months ago

Wentworth by-election called for October 20

ABC

A by-election in former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull's seat of Wentworth will be held on October 20 — the first vote since the Government's chaotic leadership spill. Key points: The seat takes in affluent Sydney suburbs including Paddington, Point Piper and Bondi ABC election analyst Antony Green is expecting the Liberals' margin to decrease Speaker Tony Smith told the House …

Sydney Liberals Liberal Wentworth

6 years, 7 months ago

Wentworth by-election speculation intensifies with Christine Forster 'considering' tilt

ABC

Tony Abbott's sister, Christine Forster, and NSW independent Alex Greenwich could contest the seat of Wentworth if it is vacated by Malcolm Turnbull. Voters in the blue-ribbon electorate, held by Mr Turnbull for 14 years, could soon be headed to the polls for a by-election after he declared would leave the Parliament "not before too long". "If the electorate wants …

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Queensland MP Brittany Lauga closes electoral office due to threats after alleged drugging and sexual assault

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