Andrew Fraser
Ex-treasurer follows Bligh's career path to a Sydney boardroom
Bridie Jabour Queensland's former deputy premier Andrew Fraser is the latest member of the state's defeated Labor government to score a position in Sydney but will not be migrating south for the gig.
Amid health brawl, LNP tries to shift job cut spotlight
Daniel Hurst Premier Campbell Newman has given a glowing endorsement of his health minister, as the Liberal National Party government sought to go on the attack over cuts to Queensland Health.
Has Newman broken public sector promises?
Daniel Hurst Analysis of union claims that Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has broken election promises over his plans for the public service.
For Labor ex-minister, a time of atonement
Tony Moore Brisbanetimes.com.au approached several of Labor’s former MPs to guage their reaction to their new lives four months after their savage election loss. One obliged.
Gays face surrogacy ban as LNP pushes civil union changes
Daniel Hurst The Queensland government will ban single people and same-sex couples from having a child through surrogacy, in a bombshell move announced during last night's fiery debate on watering down same-sex...
Newman confused about status
Analysis Tracey Ferrier CAMPBELL NEWMAN claims to be the underdog. But the Liberal National Party leader's cocky declaration of ''game on'' in the Queensland election campaign paints him as precisely the opposite.
Union revokes campaign option
Daniel Hurst Queensland's public sector union has ruled out campaigning for any political party at the upcoming election, a day after its secretary left the door open to backing the Liberal National Party.
CMC warns political candidates over false complaints
Queensland's Crime and Misconduct Commission has warned that political candidates who use the watchdog to score cheap points could face prosecution.
Higher pay in lean public service, Newman pledges
Daniel Hurst Aspiring premier Campbell Newman has flagged higher pay rises for public servants, but also a reduction to the overall size of the public service.
Race for first civil union amid LNP threat
Daniel Hurst The Bligh Government will race to make same-sex civil unions available within the next few months, amid a Liberal National Party threat to tear up the law if no one had registered their relationship...
Valentine's Day reunion, then poll massacre
Gabrielle Dunlevy THE final week of parliament usually has a last week of school feeling to it, but not when it's likely the last chance to make up ground before an election.
LNP civil unions stance 'in Bligh's hands'
Daniel Hurst A Liberal National Party decision on scrapping the same-sex civil union law hinges on whether at least one couple has entered into such an arrangement by the time of a change of government.
Queensland government to dramatically expand port
The Queensland government plans to expand the port of Abbot Point to nine terminals on the back of overwhelming demand from the private sector.
Queensland civil unions bill passes
Kym Agius Same sex couples in Queensland now have the right to enter into legally recognised civil unions.
Queensland's civil unions debate blow by blow
Daniel Hurst It's crunch time for a proposal to allow couples to register their relationships as "civil unions" in Queensland. brisbanetimes.com.
Civil unions bill gets 'gold-plated arm chair ride'
Daniel Hurst The Liberal National Party and independents have failed to prevent the debate on same-sex civil unions from going ahead in Queensland Parliament tonight, despite complaints the legislation had...
Camps face off to debate civil unions bid
Bridie Jabour As Queensland Parliament prepares today to debate the civil partnerships bill, an outspoken critic and key supporter have gone head to head to argue their case.
Fraser's rival backs civil unions
Daniel Hurst The opposition candidate challenging for Deputy Premier Andrew Fraser inner-city electorate has revealed her in-principle support for allowing same-sex civil unions.
New Queensland projects must consider local jobs
Major new projects in Queensland will be required to consider how to create more local jobs in a state government bid to better support the steel industry.
Civil unions bid down to wire
Daniel Hurst A bill to allow same-sex civil unions is likely to come down to the wire when it's voted on in Queensland Parliament this week.
