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Queensland Finance Minister Ros Bates speaks to media after the Crisafulli cabinet’s swearing in last November.

Minister shifts board pick into plum new role after conflict concerns

Finance Minister Ros Bates says issues around a previous port board appointee’s interest in adjacent land means he will now chair a state-owned energy company.

  • Matt Dennien

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A day out from deadline, Star casino says it may not be able to finalise a deal to sell its stake in Queen’s Wharf.

Star losses rise with Queen’s Wharf deal on verge of collapse

Meanwhile, a Queensland minister is under a “conflict management plan” over her husband’s Queen’s Wharf role.

  • Colin Kruger and Matt Dennien
Ros Bates caused outrage in question time on Wednesday.

‘Cross your legs’: MPs put on notice amid heated Queensland question time

Opposition MP Ros Bates yelled the comment while Health Minister Shannon Fentiman was responding to a question about cancelled maternity services.

  • Matt Dennien
The aftermath of the "unfortunate accident" at Ros Bates' office.

Learner crashes into Gold Coast MP office, sparking fears of political attack

A police spokesman said the learner driver's mother was in the passenger seat when the "unfortunate accident" happened.

  • Jocelyn Garcia and Toby Crockford
Between June 2016 and June 2017 there was a decrease of 9835 in the number of consumers with hospital policies. 

'Sending lambs to the slaughter': Sex assault claims made against surgeon

Shocking sexual harassment, bullying and incompetence allegations about a Queensland doctor have been made.

  • Felicity Caldwell