Queensland votes
AI-generated video dangerous for democracy: Miles
Premier Steven Miles says a deepfake LNP video of him dancing is a “very dangerous turning point” for democracy.
- by Savannah Meacham
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‘Queenslanders aren’t fools’: Crisafulli says CFMEU a bigger problem
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has questioned Labor’s claim there is no evidence to support tougher action being taken against the CFMEU in Queensland.
- by Tony Moore
$4.35m splurged on Brisbane council election for very little change
Across the state, more than $10m was spent on this year’s council polls. Search how much was expended in your area.
- by Cameron Atfield
PM launches nuclear attack on Crisafulli
PM Anthony Albanese has fired a salvo at Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli, who he said would “roll over” and allow nuclear power in the state should Peter Dutton get the keys to The Lodge.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Queensland voters will be first to push the button on LNP’s nuclear pitch
The drip-fed federal atomic energy plan will open for feedback here in October, whether state LNP leader David Crisfulli likes it or not.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Won’t stop us’: Dutton’s nuclear threat to Queensland election winner
The federal LNP leader’s claim that state opposition “won’t stop us rolling out our new energy system” heaps more pressure on his Qld counterpart.
- by Matt Dennien
Palaszczuk opens up on her enduring belief in Gabba rebuild
The former premier has given her first sit-down television interview since leaving politics. Here are the key takeaways – some of which didn’t make it to air.
- by Matt Dennien
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Dutton’s vision brings nuclear issue to Crisafulli’s doorstep
Nuclear energy is one topic the Queensland LNP leader wanted to avoid before the state election, but Dutton’s federal pitch means that’s no longer possible.
- by Matt Dennien
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If Labor and the LNP hope you forget (bits of) the past, what’s the future?
Queensland’s budget week has taught us at least one thing: the major parties want October’s election to be a contest of ideas. Here’s what’s on offer so far.
- by Matt Dennien
Crisafulli opens door for first home buyers to rent out a room
An LNP government would buck the current rules and allow first home buyers to rent out a room in their new home to help pay their mortgage.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Of two convicted politicians, only one has earned a second chance
Later this year, within 10 days of each other, voters in both the US and Queensland will decide whether to elect a convicted criminal.
- by Cameron Atfield