David Janetzki
Why Qld was ‘dudded’ by GST carve-up despite pocketing more cash: Janetzki
Queensland will receive the largest dollar increase in GST distribution of $1.7 billion but the state government is furious.
- James Hall and Matt Wade
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Minister demands national fuel plan as Queensland farmers ‘on precipice’
The state government said importers were favouring bigger markets, meaning regional retailers – and the primary industries they served – could be hit with shortages and high prices.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
BHP’s latest salvo to Crisafulli government over coal royalties spat
The country’s largest company has issued another pointed message to the Queensland government over the tax-setting brawl.
- James Hall
BHP freezes investment in Queensland as royalties battle turns toxic
The head of the world’s biggest miner has ramped up its attacks on Queensland, blasting the state’s tax settings for spoiling business.
- James Hall
BHP says it’s paying more in Queensland taxes than it’s making in profits
The world’s biggest miner has again hit out at the Crisafulli government over the state’s coal royalties regime.
- James Hall
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- Queensland government
Former department head’s firm lands major work in consulting cash splash
A two-part investigation into government consultant and contractor use also found $25 million awarded to “big four” firms despite the LNP’s tough election stance.
- Matt Dennien
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- Queensland government
The LNP vowed to cap its outlay on consultants to fund promises. It’s still spending
Our two-part investigation into the government’s use of private consultants has found significant continued spending and wound-back oversight.
- Matt Dennien
Queensland boosts tax breaks for foreign property investors
Treasurer David Janetzki’s move comes after the Queensland government revealed it would again allow political donations from the property sector.
- Matt Dennien
Qld avoids credit rating downgrade. But state’s books ‘remain grim’
A leading credit rating agency warned Queensland’s debt would continue to spiral based on its “very weak” budgetary position.
- James Hall
Queensland to burn coal for decades as LNP tears up Labor energy target
The Crisafulli government has officially ditched the former state government plan to cut off its reliance on coal in 2035, with a pledge to burn the fossil fuel until at least 2046 but probably longer.
- James Hall