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David Crisafulli formally sworn in as Queensland premier after the LNP's election victory over Labor
1 month, 3 weeks ago

David Crisafulli formally sworn in as Queensland premier after the LNP's election victory over Labor

ABC  

Queensland's incoming premier David Crisafulli has been formally sworn in to the state's top job after leading the LNP to an historic election victory. "That senior leadership team that's done the job and worked really hard, will continue to be that senior leadership team," he said. "If they choose to support me, I would like to stay on as Labor's …

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What Steven Miles and David Crisafulli are promising Queenslanders ahead of the state election
2 months ago

What Steven Miles and David Crisafulli are promising Queenslanders ahead of the state election

ABC  

Cost of living, youth crime, health and housing have been in the spotlight ahead of Queensland's election on Saturday. In May, Labor reworded the provision of "detention as a last resort" in the Youth Justice Act, but if elected the LNP has promised to scrap the clause. Mr Crisafulli said he reached the decision following last year's Voice referendum and …

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Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli reveals he believes in a 'woman's right to choose' ahead of state election
2 months ago

Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli reveals he believes in a 'woman's right to choose' ahead of state election

ABC  

Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has finally revealed he believes in a "woman's right to choose" after facing repeated questioning over his stance on abortion ahead of Saturday's state election. Five key takeaways as Miles and Crisafulli face-off in final debate ahead of polling day Photo shows two men debating on sky news Queensland Premier Steven Miles and Opposition Leader …

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

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

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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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‘Retirement super pot’ holders pay themselves around £3m each in a year
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Retirement super pot’ holders pay themselves around £3m each in a year

The Independent  

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 Some “retirement super pot” holders …

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At half-time in Queensland's election campaign, Labor and the LNP have been thrown a curveball
2 months, 1 week ago

At half-time in Queensland's election campaign, Labor and the LNP have been thrown a curveball

ABC  

The orange segments are being handed out as the siren sounds half-time in the Queensland election campaign. Labor's strategy thus far has been to dig in, aiming to hold onto seats such as Bundaberg, Mackay, Nicklin, Cairns and Caloundra, won on margins that now put them in play for the LNP. He says the LNP would ditch Labor's pumped hydro …

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Rockhampton LNP candidate Donna Kirkland sidesteps questions when pressed on views about abortion
2 months, 1 week ago

Rockhampton LNP candidate Donna Kirkland sidesteps questions when pressed on views about abortion

ABC  

An LNP candidate in the Queensland election who previously shared a social media post saying abortion is a "human rights abuse" has repeatedly sidestepped questions on the issue. Instead, Ms Kirkland, who is a former Rockhampton councillor, repeatedly responded by saying "it's not a part of our plan" and "we have ruled it out". In 2019, Ms Kirkland shared a …

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Queensland Labor leader Steven Miles to pledge publicly owned energy retailer if re-elected
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Queensland Labor leader Steven Miles to pledge publicly owned energy retailer if re-elected

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Queensland Labor plans to create a new publicly owned energy retailer if re-elected, in a move aimed at providing "greater competition" and "choice". Speaking from the Mackay region on the second day of the election campaign, Labor leader Steven Miles said the retailer would operate statewide and compete with Ergon Energy in regional Queensland. "We estimate it could save consumers …

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Steven Miles and David Crisafulli head to the regions on day one of the Queensland election campaign
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Steven Miles and David Crisafulli head to the regions on day one of the Queensland election campaign

ABC  

Steven Miles says Labor wants to win a majority government but isn't ruling out testing his numbers on the floor as the Queensland election campaign officially begins. Mr Miles said Labor would "fight hard every single day" to win a fourth term, and initially left the door open for a minority government depending on the election result on October 26. …

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Queensland Premier Steven Miles and LNP's David Crisafulli tap into social media for 'year of the TikTok election'
3 months, 1 week ago

Queensland Premier Steven Miles and LNP's David Crisafulli tap into social media for 'year of the TikTok election'

ABC  

Politicians worldwide are increasingly turning to social media to catch the attention of young people — but some experts fear it risks leaving some people feeling "vote-fished". Loading Instagram content Griffith University communication lecturer Susan Grantham said politicians around the world have increasingly turned to TikTok in the past 12 months to create more "organic" campaign content. Deakin University political …

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Biohacker, 35, says he lives ‘like a vampire’ to look like a teenager forever
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biohacker, 35, says he lives ‘like a vampire’ to look like a teenager forever

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. By the time he was 19, he was actively keeping …

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Queensland premier pledges to establish state-owned petrol stations and cap on fuel price hikes in re-election bid
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Queensland premier pledges to establish state-owned petrol stations and cap on fuel price hikes in re-election bid

ABC  

Queensland Premier Steven Miles says Labor will establish 12 publicly owned fuel stations if re-elected in October, with the sites to be determined by where competition is most needed across the state. Mr Miles said the state-owned fuel stations would operate on a cost recovery basis and would sell petrol and diesel, alongside electric vehicle fast chargers. 'We need to …

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With so much mud being thrown at the CFMEU, some of it was bound to hit Queensland Labor
5 months ago

With so much mud being thrown at the CFMEU, some of it was bound to hit Queensland Labor

ABC  

It's possible all union leaders look alike to members of the Queensland LNP who had eggs out to throw at Steven Miles this week over his union affiliations. UWU state secretary Gary Bullock is the union powerbroker with genuine clout inside Queensland Labor — and it's no secret he and CFMEU state secretary Michael Ravbar don't see eye to eye. …

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Queensland Premier Steven Miles unveils community safety plan to crack down on crime
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Queensland Premier Steven Miles unveils community safety plan to crack down on crime

ABC  

In short: Queensland Premier Steven Miles has revealed a community safety plan to tackle crime Queensland Premier Steven Miles has revealed a community safety plan to tackle crime Changes include expanding a trial of police search powers and 900 additional officers What's next? Further law changes to be introduced include: Increasing the penalty for unlawfully possessing a knife in public …

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Queensland premier changes strategy after latest polling spells bad news for Labor
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Queensland premier changes strategy after latest polling spells bad news for Labor

ABC  

If there was any doubt a quasi-state election campaign was underway in Queensland, all you had to do was look at the premier's schedule this week. Polling spells trouble A YouGov poll published by News Corp on Friday showed the LNP ahead of Labor by 56 per cent to 44 per cent on a two-party preferred basis. The poll of …

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Queensland premier Steven Miles questioned over taking two private jets on crime prevention tour
8 months ago

Queensland premier Steven Miles questioned over taking two private jets on crime prevention tour

ABC  

In short: Two aeroplanes chartered by the government were used to carry the premier, police commissioner and their teams around Queensland this week. Premier Steven Miles said he believed the use of two private jets to travel across regional Queensland this week to make crime prevention announcements was appropriate. Mr Miles, Police Minister Mark Ryan and newly minted Police Commissioner …

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Dumped Gabba rebuild proposal costs Queensland taxpayers $6.4 million
9 months ago

Dumped Gabba rebuild proposal costs Queensland taxpayers $6.4 million

ABC  

In short: The Queensland government this week announced it would axe plans to demolish and rebuild the Gabba for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Queensland government this week announced it would axe plans to demolish and rebuild the Gabba for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The report argued that a Victoria Park stadium would be "marginally" more …

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Lang Park will be the centrepiece of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, along with changes to other venues
9 months ago

Lang Park will be the centrepiece of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, along with changes to other venues

ABC  

In short: The plans for a number of Olympic venues have changed following an infrastructure review led by former lord mayor Graham Quirk. Former Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk, who led the review, recommended a new stadium be built in inner-city Victoria Park and the Gabba Stadium redevelopment be scrapped. The government has "ruled out" the review's recommendation to build …

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Premier flags changes to children's court media access after teens charged over stabbing death of Vyleen White
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier flags changes to children's court media access after teens charged over stabbing death of Vyleen White

ABC  

In short: Premier Steven Miles has flagged raising the prospect of opening children's court to the media with the Attorney-General after access was denied in relation to the alleged murder of Vyleen White. Premier Steven Miles has flagged raising the prospect of opening children's court to the media with the Attorney-General after access was denied in relation to the alleged …

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Supermarkets to face Queensland parliamentary inquiry into high cost of groceries and low farmgate prices
11 months ago

Supermarkets to face Queensland parliamentary inquiry into high cost of groceries and low farmgate prices

ABC  

Major supermarkets will be called to front a Queensland parliamentary inquiry into the price of groceries, after Premier Steven Miles held meetings with Coles, Woolworths and Aldi yesterday. By-election to replace Annastacia Palaszczuk Mr Miles has also confirmed a by-election for the southern Brisbane seat of Inala will be held on March 16, the same day as Queensland's council elections. …

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Premier Steven Miles concedes Gabba rebuild not his preferred option as 2032 Olympics infrastructure review gets underway
11 months ago

Premier Steven Miles concedes Gabba rebuild not his preferred option as 2032 Olympics infrastructure review gets underway

ABC  

Queensland's premier has conceded he would prefer the Gabba stadium isn't demolished and rebuilt for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as former lord mayor Graham Quirk is tasked with reviewing the Games master plan. Premier Steven Miles said he hoped an independent 60-day review of the master plan would find an alternative to knocking down the stadium. The …

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He was Annastacia Palaszczuk's right hand man for years. As premier, Steven Miles is out to do it his way
1 year ago

He was Annastacia Palaszczuk's right hand man for years. As premier, Steven Miles is out to do it his way

ABC  

Annastacia Palaszczuk became a national figure during the COVID pandemic, reaching a level of recognition not experienced by many other premiers. By her side during the daily COVID updates was her deputy and health minister Steven Miles, who became known as the Palaszczuk government's attack dog. Keen to make his mark Now he's the new Queensland premier, taking over yesterday …

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$2.7 billion Gabba rebuild in doubt as incoming Queensland premier signals major Olympic project review
1 year ago

$2.7 billion Gabba rebuild in doubt as incoming Queensland premier signals major Olympic project review

ABC  

Queensland's incoming premier has vowed to review all major infrastructure projects for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, casting doubt on the future of the controversial $2.7 billion Gabba stadium rebuild. Key points: All major infrastructure projects for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are set to be reviewed It follows the biggest shake-up in Queensland politics in …

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Steven Miles to replace Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland premier, Cameron Dick to become deputy
1 year ago

Steven Miles to replace Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland premier, Cameron Dick to become deputy

ABC  

Steven Miles will be the next premier of Queensland after Health Minister Shannon Fentiman withdrew her candidacy for the job. Mr Miles confirmed today that he and Treasurer Cameron Dick have formed a "leadership team" for the roles of premier and deputy premier to take to Friday's Labor party caucus. "I'll let her speak for herself, but what you all …

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