Politics
Queensland
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Queensland votes
Election map redraw could hand LNP up to three seats, analysis suggests
Boundary shifts appear likely to see the seat of Labor’s Meaghan Scanlon turn blue, as the major parties trade barbs over the work.
- by Matt Dennien
Latest
No evidence legal e-bikes are a safety risk, inquiry’s deputy chair says
The deputy chair of Queensland’s e-mobility inquiry says pedal-assisted e-bikes should not be lumped in the same category as high-powered electric motorbikes. But proposed new laws will apply to both.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Two seats scrapped in proposed redraw of Queensland electoral map
The long-awaited changes would see two new districts created and 19 renamed ahead of the 2028 state election.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Queensland government
Labor finds some spine on hate laws – and the LNP reaches for outrage
The opposition’s most significant symbolic gesture since it was swept from power at the 2024 state election carries risk for the party on two fronts.
- by Matt Dennien
Labor opposes hate speech and gun control law to LNP jeers
Queensland’s Deputy Premier has launched an inflammatory tirade accusing Labor of supporting terrorists and antisemitism after Thursday’s parliamentary vote.
- by Matt Dennien
Library stripped of state literary award role in fellowship fallout
Queensland’s state library will no longer run major literary awards on behalf of the government after a long-awaited review. But the future of the event is unclear.
- by Matt Dennien
High-powered electric motorbikes to be legalised, while Clive is banned from his e-trike
Queensland councils could soon be supported to make speed limits even slower than jogging speed on shared paths and footpaths.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Updated
Trade unions
CFMEU inquiry calls for details on potential Gatto-linked traffic firm
Inquiry figures held a media conference outside a traffic equipment supplier on the Gold Coast, urging anyone with information to come forward.
- by Matt Dennien
Queensland politics as it happened: Treasurer wants ‘Canadian-style’ tax reform for Qld; Katter introduces ‘castle law’ bill; LNP tables more posts from Healy
Following a fiery sitting on Tuesday, tensions will likely be high in parliament today. Follow our live politics blog for the latest.
- by Matt Dennien
Exclusive
Queensland government
Opposition raises concerns over transport project’s contract roles
The transport department has revealed it awarded commercial roles on “The Wave” to members of a new consulting firm who recently left another government agency.
- by Matt Dennien
The Brisbane bus route that had a 190 per cent surge in passengers
Brisbane City Council says its bus network shake-up may have diverted almost 4 million car trips from our roads.
- by Felicity Caldwell