Fiona Simpson
Bates's inaccuracy a mistake 'anyone could have made'
Amy Remeikis The inaccuracy of Arts and IT Minister Ros Bates' tabled lobbyist document is "regrettable", Speaker Fiona Simpson has decided, but not necessarily a deliberate move to mislead Parliament.
Caltabiano paid $130,000 for doing nothing
Tony Moore Stood-aside senior public servant Michael Caltabiano will have earned about $130,000 for doing nothing by the time Parliament sits again on February 12.
'Hey Dad': email reveals extent of lobbyist son's access to Bruce Flegg's office
Marissa Calligeros Premier Campbell Newman has defended former housing minister Bruce Flegg, saying an email in which Dr Flegg’s lobbyist son recommended a candidate for a senior public service position was not...
Premier's claim in doubt amid Flegg turmoil
Daniel Hurst A government letter has cast doubt on Queensland Premier Campbell Newman's claim political staffers no longer made decisions on the release of documents under Right to Information laws.
Newman tells ministers what not to do
Daniel Hurst Campbell Newman's ministers have been explicitly told they cannot allow political party officials to review government entities in the way permitted by cabinet member Bruce Flegg last month.
Police minister resigns after less than a fortnight in job
Daniel Hurst Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has lost his first minister less than a month after being elected, with David Gibson quitting as police minister amid claims he was caught driving unlicensed.
Hajnal Black granted bail
Marissa Calligeros and Dan Nancarrow Besieged Logan councillor Hajnal Black has been arrested.
Hajnal under fire: Mickel hits back
Marissa Calligeros Outgoing Parliamentary Speaker John Mickel has strongly defended his comments about fugitive councillor Hajnal Black’s leg-lengthening surgery, after her husband branded the remarks ‘‘sexist’’ and...
Warring women: minister's attack 'small minded'
Daniel Hurst The Liberal National Party's newest female recruit has dismissed the Minister for Women's “small-minded” attack on her candidacy.
Inside the 'gay cure' ministries
Katherine Feeney Exorcisms, hugging, behavioural management and marriage are among the methods used by a Christian ministry to "heal" homosexuals in Queensland, according to a former leader who now wants to see the...
Seeney the LNP's seat warmer
Daniel Hurst Former opposition leader Jeff Seeney is set to be endorsed as the interim Liberal National Party leader at a party room meeting later today.
