Politics
Queensland
Perspective
Government
New laws allowed Qld to be hearing First Nations truths. It’s not
While the state’s Path to Treaty laws passed months ago, they aren’t yet active, leaving a potential milestone pass with little fanfare.
- by Matt Dennien
Latest
Reckless riders on footpaths, cycleways may end up in court
E-scooter and bike riders will need to offer assistance after a crash or provide their details under proposed laws to help streamline road rules.
- by Matt Dennien
Updated
Government
Qld’s premier would drink recycled water. But residents won’t get it
Details of the 30-year approach to water security come amid warnings of a dry summer and the need for new water sources to supply a growing population.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Government
Hard cell: The more Queensland spends, the worse crime gets
When senior state government officials gathered to announce up to $250 million for a new fast-tracked temporary youth prison last week, key figures remained unsaid.
- by Matt Dennien
Queenslanders ‘don’t feel safe’ but premier warns citizens not to fight back
Footage has shown some citizens taking the law into their own hands.
- by Laine Clark
Perspective
Voice to parliament
On the ground: What it’s like campaigning for the Voice in Queensland
Allira Davis and Nathan Appo say misinformation has been the hardest thing about campaigning for the Voice to parliament in Queensland.
- by Courtney Kruk
Qld to splash up to $250m on third children’s prison to fix capacity
The site will be built near existing detention centres to address nation-leading capacity pressures. But it’s been called a “Band-Aid solution”.
- by Matt Dennien
Second probe launched into DNA testing bungle
The Health Minister says improved DNA testing procedures have already led to a murder and serious sexual assault cases being brought before the courts.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Queensland dreams big by investing in technology of the future
The state will invest $76m in the emerging field of quantum technology, which will be introduced as a subject in Queensland schools and TAFEs.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Political leadership
The key promise leaders seem all too willing to break
Daniel Andrews’ departure from the top job in Victoria is the latest study in the speed at which public pledges to carry on can fall away. Eyes are now on Queensland.
- by Matt Dennien
As southerners prepare to wind clocks ahead, most Queenslanders want the same
Early detail from new national daylight saving research suggests strong support in the Sunshine State – even with two timezones. Political will is a different story.
- by Matt Dennien