Only in Queensland under the premiership of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen in the late 1970s could a spa bath be built for his personal use at parliament. Key points: The annexe is home to a secret spa bath with city views once used by controversial former premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen $41 million in refurbishments and safety works will take about a …
Three decades ago, former Queensland MP Rob Pyne dived off a sailing boat unaware there was a sandbank lying just below the surface of the pristine blue water. A waterproof wallet he had tucked between his speedos and footy shorts when he jumped off the boat was found buried in the mudbanks of Cairns beach, holding his 1991 driver's licence …
Queensland's newly elected 57th Parliament is not due back in the house until the last week of February and if you're thinking that's one heck of a Christmas break, you would be correct. Key points: At least five pieces of legislation will be in focus for Queensland Parliament in 2021 These will target domestic violence, euthanasia, sexual assault, plastics and …
