Queensland

Some of the benefits of BPIC include 300 percent hourly rates during Christmas, and stopping work when temperatures reached 35 degrees Celsius.

The number of public servants in every state has increased between 2023 and 2024.

He tendered his resignation in October, when the Labor government was in caretaker mode.

Indigenous Minister Malarndirri McCarthy has suggested the Queensland government ‘hold your horses.’

NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has called the protesters ‘vile’ and police are now investigating.

The newly-elected LNP government looks set to wind up the Queensland Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry and repeal the Path to Treaty legislation.

The new LNP government moved to axe the project upon winning office last weekend.

The LNP has labelled the project as ‘not feasible’ and a ‘hoax,’ pledging to explore smaller, more manageable pumped hydro projects instead.

An expert believed complete reliance on renewables was dangerous and would threaten Australian species.

The pledge comes amid fears of a repeat of the Newman-era public service cuts that saw about 14,000 people removed from the taxpayer’s payroll.

The Greens call for unity comes with after voters opted for the Labor Party and LNP at the recent state election.

The position comes as Opposition Leader Peter Dutton vows to build seven nuclear power plants if his party wins power.

Queensland’s incoming Premier David Crisafulli says he will continue his plans for a multifaceted approach to youth crime.

The biggest rodeo event in the Southern Hemisphere did not receive a helping hand from the government after low attendance numbers in August.

The outcome of the Queensland election will likely be pored over by political strategists in the lead-up to the federal election.

The Green’s position may have been undermined by their ongoing support for radical protest movements.

While many conservationists support renewable energy, the development of wind farms is proving to be divisive.

According to the Council, home deliveries have reached their lowest level since 2013, with only 6,948 new homes built in the March quarter of 2024.

Labor has zeroed in on abortion as the number one issue for voters, while the LNP continues to focus on youth crime.

Young offenders who assault detention staff will receive mandatory periods in isolation under a LNP government, despite evidence it increases reoffending.