LNP
‘Won’t stop us’: Dutton’s nuclear threat to Queensland election winner
The federal LNP leader’s claim that state opposition “won’t stop us rolling out our new energy system” heaps more pressure on his Qld counterpart.
- by Matt Dennien
Latest
Palaszczuk opens up on her enduring belief in Gabba rebuild
The former premier has given her first sit-down television interview since leaving politics. Here are the key takeaways – some of which didn’t make it to air.
- by Matt Dennien
The real reason Peter Dutton wants nuclear power
There is no Coalition nuclear plan, except to get re-elected (“Dutton hits the nuclear button”, June 20). No nuclear power plants will ever be built here.
Analysis
Queensland votes
Dutton’s vision brings nuclear issue to Crisafulli’s doorstep
Nuclear energy is one topic the Queensland LNP leader wanted to avoid before the state election, but Dutton’s federal pitch means that’s no longer possible.
- by Matt Dennien
Updated
Government
Dutton pitches two Queensland nuclear power sites – and power to take them
Two of the Coalition’s seven proposed nuclear power plant sites would be in leader Peter Dutton’s home state – one just 150 kilometres from Brisbane.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Queensland votes
If Labor and the LNP hope you forget (bits of) the past, what’s the future?
Queensland’s budget week has taught us at least one thing: the major parties want October’s election to be a contest of ideas. Here’s what’s on offer so far.
- by Matt Dennien
Crisafulli opens door for first home buyers to rent out a room
An LNP government would buck the current rules and allow first home buyers to rent out a room in their new home to help pay their mortgage.
- by Cameron Atfield
Housing and dumped hydro details in LNP’s election-focused budget reply
Opposition Leader David Crisafullli has used his almost hour-long speech to outline a handful of new policies his party will take to voters in October.
- by Matt Dennien
Analysis
Queensland budget
What Cameron Dick didn't tell Queenslanders in his budget speech
We pick through the Treasurer’s budget speech – a clear pitch to voters for the chance to deliver another – and highlight some key (missing) points.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Queensland budget
Labor’s 10th budget is built to not be its last
When Annastacia Palaszczuk’s new government handed down its first budget in 2015, it was criticised for lacking sweeteners. This one is almost nothing but.
- by Matt Dennien
Updated
Government
Qld to give first home buyers a ‘fairer go’ with changes to stamp duty
Some 10,000 buyers are expected to save up to $17,000 under Labor’s latest pre-election budget sweetener.
- by Matt Dennien