The Guardian Feeds2d ago

Here we Joh again? The spectre of Bjelke-Petersen still looms large over Queensland
By Ben Smee

The LNP’s unapologetic moves on crime, transgender healthcare and police-led suppression of protests are a throwback to days many thought had come and gone

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/27/joh-bjelke-petersen-queensland-politics-ntwnfb

#Queenslandpolitics #Queensland #DavidCrisafulli #LiberalNationalparty #IndigenousAustralians #OneNation #Australianews #BenSmee

Here we Joh again? The spectre of Bjelke-Petersen still looms large over Queensland

The LNP’s unapologetic moves on Indigenous issues, crime, transgender healthcare and police-led suppression of protests are a throwback to days many thought had come and gone

The Guardian
World news | The Guardian2d ago
Here we Joh again? The spectre of Bjelke-Petersen still looms large over Queensland https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/27/joh-bjelke-petersen-queensland-politics-ntwnfb #QueenslandPolitics #Queensland #DavidCrisafulli #LiberalNationalParty #IndigenousAustralians #OneNation #AustraliaNews
Here we Joh again? The spectre of Bjelke-Petersen still looms large over Queensland

The LNP’s unapologetic moves on Indigenous issues, crime, transgender healthcare and police-led suppression of protests are a throwback to days many thought had come and gone

The Guardian
The Guardian Feeds5d ago

Queensland’s economy teeters on edge of ratings downgrade despite coal royalty windfall
By Andrew Messenger

Earnings from mining the fossil fuel set to increase to $6.9bn over financial year, up from $4.8bn, with budget deficit to reach $6.17bn

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/23/queenslands-economy-teeters-on-edge-of-ratings-downgrade-despite-coal-royalty-windfall

#Queenslandpolitics #Queensland #DavidCrisafulli #LiberalNationalparty #Australianews #Australianeconomy #Mining #BrisbaneOlympicGames2032 #AndrewMessenger

Queensland’s economy teeters on edge of ratings downgrade despite coal royalty windfall

Royalties set to increase to $6.9 billion over financial year, up from $4.79bn, as budget deficit to reach $6.17bn

The Guardian
World news | The GuardianMay 12
It’s parliament, not Love Island: Queensland’s ministerial affair drama becomes a sordid distraction https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/12/tim-mander-amanda-camm-parliament-not-love-island-queensland-ministers-affair-ntwnfb #QueenslandPolitics #Queensland #DavidCrisafulli #LoveIsland #AustraliaNews #LaborParty #LiberalNationalParty
It’s parliament, not Love Island: Queensland’s ministerial affair drama becomes a sordid distraction

Tuesday’s question time seemed more suited to prime time; full of sordid allegations, only the cast seems far less likable

The Guardian
World news | The GuardianMay 4
Queensland government in ‘integrity crisis’ over alleged undisclosed affair between two ministers, opposition says https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/04/queensland-government-ministerial-integrity-alleged-affair-mander-camm #QueenslandPolitics #LiberalNationalParty #Queensland #LaborParty #AustraliaNews #DavidCrisafulli
Queensland government in ‘integrity crisis’ over alleged undisclosed affair between two ministers, opposition says

The Olympic Games minister, Tim Mander, and the child safety minister, Amanda Camm say they were not in a relationship when they were sworn in

The Guardian
Show threadTaya NielsenMay 2

@Qldaah And what is the reaction of the (alleged) Queensland Premier?

Comment, #davidcrisafulli?

lumpenproletariatMar 11

First arrest in Australia for saying 'From the River to the Sea'

https://quokk.au/c/australia/p/742484/first-arrest-in-australia-for-saying-from-the-river-to-the-sea

First arrest in Australia for saying 'From the River to the Sea'

An international Anarchist, queer friendly instance.

World news | The GuardianFeb 12
Rebel Queensland LNP MP urges colleagues to ‘put on the full armour of God’ and speak against abortion https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/12/nigel-dalton-mp-queensland-lnp-abortion-ntwnfb #QueenslandPolitics #Abortion #Queensland #LiberalNationalParty #DavidCrisafulli #AustraliaNews
Rebel Queensland LNP MP urges colleagues to ‘put on the full armour of God’ and speak against abortion

Nigel Dalton says he sought to redeem himself ‘in the eyes of God’ by crossing the floor in an attempt to overturn the LNP’s abortion debate gag order

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Show threadTaya NielsenFeb 11
@Qldaah Further demonstrating small-minded #davidcrisafulli does not possess the courage, balls or humanity necessary to be a REAL Premier.
World news | The GuardianFeb 9
Queensland government to introduce new gun control laws criticised as ‘weakest in Australia’ https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/10/queensland-new-gun-control-laws-advocates-criticism-ntwnfb #QueenslandPolitics #BondiBeachTerrorAttack #AustraliaNews #DavidCrisafulli #GunControl
Queensland government to introduce new gun control laws advocates criticise as ‘weakest in Australia’

Under proposed changes in response to Bondi terror attack only Australian citizens will be able to obtain a gun licence, with no cap on number of weapons

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