Queensland government
‘Labor put terrorists before Queenslanders’: Bleijie doubles down on tirade
The deputy premier accused the opposition of being antisemitic and supporting terrorism.
- William Davis
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Queensland independent schools the fastest-growing in Australia
More than 7100 more students attended independent schools in Queensland between 2024 and 2025, while thousands left state schools.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
Labor opposes hate speech and gun control law to LNP jeers
Queensland’s Deputy Premier has launched an inflammatory tirade accusing Labor of supporting terrorists and antisemitism after Thursday’s parliamentary vote.
- Matt Dennien
Queensland politics as it happened: Contentious hate speech laws to pass; Bleijie avoids ethics referral over ‘I’ll get you’ barb
Labor has aired concerns about the hate speech and gun reforms but is expected to vote in favour when it passes through parliament today. While Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has avoided punishment for an apparent threat to a Labor MP.
- Matt Dennien
Library stripped of state literary award role in fellowship fallout
Queensland’s state library will no longer run major literary awards on behalf of the government after a long-awaited review. But the future of the event is unclear.
- Matt Dennien
High-powered electric motorbikes to be legalised, while Clive is banned from his e-trike
Queensland councils could soon be supported to make speed limits even slower than jogging speed on shared paths and footpaths.
- Felicity Caldwell
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- Trade unions
CFMEU inquiry calls for details on potential Gatto-linked traffic firm
Inquiry figures held a media conference outside a traffic equipment supplier on the Gold Coast, urging anyone with information to come forward.
- Matt Dennien
Under‑16s face e‑scooter ban under Queensland recommendations
Footpath speeds would also be cut to 10km/h, police would be given powers to seize illegal devices, and learner licences would be required for some riders.
- Cameron Atfield
Queensland politics as it happened: Treasurer wants ‘Canadian-style’ tax reform for Qld; Katter introduces ‘castle law’ bill; LNP tables more posts from Healy
Following a fiery sitting on Tuesday, tensions will likely be high in parliament today. Follow our live politics blog for the latest.
- Matt Dennien
BHP’s latest salvo to Crisafulli government over coal royalties spat
The country’s largest company has issued another pointed message to the Queensland government over the tax-setting brawl.
- James Hall