Queensland has a 'new' government under Steven Miles but there's no escaping the past
10 months, 1 week ago

Queensland has a 'new' government under Steven Miles but there's no escaping the past

ABC  

Just like the first day of school. "A crisis that is impacting Queenslanders at home, in their businesses, on the streets, in every part of this state," Opposition Leader David Crisafulli told parliament. Opening doors to the past But it's not enough for the LNP opposition, who are prosecuting the argument that Labor only has itself to blame for the crime "crisis". "Since the Labor government changed criminal laws in 2015-16, serious repeat youth offenders have doubled, car theft has jumped 116 per cent and break-ins have risen by 54 per cent," LNP Deputy Leader Jarrod Bleijie told the house. Even though nine years have passed since the LNP was last in power, Labor has kicked off the new parliamentary year marching back down its well-worn path of attacking the opposition for their unpopular cuts to the public service.

History of this topic

What Steven Miles and David Crisafulli are promising Queenslanders ahead of the state election
2 months ago
Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli opens up about family and his bid to be premier ahead of election
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Steven Miles and David Crisafulli head to the regions on day one of the Queensland election campaign
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Queensland Premier Steven Miles unveils community safety plan to crack down on crime
7 months, 3 weeks ago
He was Annastacia Palaszczuk's right hand man for years. As premier, Steven Miles is out to do it his way
1 year ago
Steven Miles to replace Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland premier, Cameron Dick to become deputy
1 year ago
Who is Steven Miles? The very controversial deputy premier endorsed by Annastacia Palaszczuk as her successor
1 year ago

Discover Related