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Two high-profile Liberals defect to One Nation – as it happened

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LNP falls ‘agonisingly short’ in Stafford byelection as Labor suffers swing against it

Opposition expected to retain the northern Brisbane seat, with Luke Richmond ahead of Fiona Hammond by around 700 votes

The Guardian - AU

Swing to government with by-election neck and neck

Early results in a state by-election indicate a swing towards the ruling LNP government in a race that will go down to the wire.

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The ‘Ross and Rachel’ of Queensland parliament ignite slanging match over MPs’ romantic lives

This week’s descent into ‘rumours and innuendoes’ has left both the government and opposition bruised

The Guardian - AU

Former premier apologises for contempt of parliament

A former state premier has apologised for misleading parliament as government integrity looms as a key issue in an upcoming by-election.

AAP

By-election sparked by MP's death ignites fuel debate

A by-election date has been confirmed after an MP's sudden death, triggering debate about a state government's handling of the fuel crisis.

AAP

Premier, colleagues shocked after MP found dead

A state MP has been found dead at his home, prompting condolences to his family from all sides of politics.

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Seats lost, regional voters 'betrayed' in revamp

An electoral review has recommended scrapping seats, changing boundaries and renaming electorates as one state redraws the political map.

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Two new federal polls have One Nation gaining on Labor

Two new federal polls by DemosAU and Fox & Hedgehog have the combined primary vote for Labor and the Greens dropping as One Nation continues to surge. There’s no sign of a boost for the Coalition from Angus Taylor replacing Sussan Ley.

The Conversation

SA Newspoll shows Liberal wipeout likely; Victorian Morgan poll puts One Nation first on primaries

A South Australian Newspoll has given the Liberals just 14% of the primary vote, four weeks before the state election.

The Conversation

Parents of police killed in Wieambilla urge gun buyback as Queensland rejects federal scheme

Families call for end to political ‘bickering’ as David Crisafulli confirms the state LNP will not back the program

The Guardian - AU

Labor maintains dominant lead in Redbridge poll despite expenses claims

Labor gained two points in a Redbridge national poll to take a 56–44 lead, despite the expenses claims occurring during the fieldwork period. Redbridge state polls have Victoria tied 50–50, while Labor has a large lead in NSW.

The Conversation

State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild

A state opposition leader has acknowledged his party must learn where they failed as a government and regain trust with voters if they want to return to power.

AAP

Liberal premier eyes minerals on election anniversary

A year from a bruising election, state Liberal and Labor leaders have painted vastly different pictures of how the government is performing.

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Further job losses deal fresh blow to coal mine workers

A third mining company in as many days has announced job cuts, taking aim at a coal royalties scheme as it prepares to close an underground site.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland showdown looms over pill-testing clinic’s plan to reopen with private funds

Deputy premier threatens to ban practice that was opened as publicly funded service by previous Labor government and then shut down by LNP

AAP

'Confusing': war of words over victim of crime numbers

A state premier's claim to have turned around crime issues since coming to power is facing scrutiny with experts questioning the government's numbers.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland budget 2025: Crisafulli vows no austerity despite state facing $218bn debt

Premier says you can ‘respect people’s money’ and still lift public services as LNP hands down first budget since 2014

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State and federal MPs describe death threats and vile abuse in wake of Joanna Howe’s anti-abortion campaign

Representatives around the country say third parties sent abusive messages after they were targeted for their stance on abortion

The Guardian - AU

LNP’s youth crime legislation condemned by UN as ‘incompatible with basic child rights’

United Nations special rapporteur on torture urges Queensland parliament to vote down the laws

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Labor expels MP after LNP raises domestic violence allegations

Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan responds with defiant statement accusing Labor MPs of ‘cheap political move’ against him

The Independent UK

Olympic venue plans are in place for Brisbane 2032 and now the wait for construction begins

It’ll be another year or two before construction begins on the main Olympic stadium for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics

The Guardian - AU

David Crisafulli came out of Cyclone Alfred looking like a leader. His real danger lies within the LNP

Insiders say Jarrod Bleijie and his allies are picking policy fights the government would be better advised to avoid

AAP

Experts warn of AI onslaught ahead of federal election

AI-generated imagery and footage will be used to try to sway voters at the ballot box at this year's federal election, experts say.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Labor publicly criticised the LNP’s unprecedented youth crime laws – so why did it wave them through?

Labor’s capitulation on ‘adult crime, adult time’ and David Crisafulli’s abortion gag show both parties struggling to adjust to life on opposite sides of the chamber

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