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Queenslanders' hip pocket hit by $181 per capita
Amy Remeikis Queenslanders can expect a $181 hit to their hip pocket from this year's budget, which will earn the state an additional $1 billion.
A tale of two speeches
Tony Moore Historians will look back at Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls's first two Budget speeches to see how Queensland shrugged off one natural disaster (2011), shed a government (2012) and then suffered...
Newman won't rule out more job cuts
Amy Remeikis Premier Campbell Newman has failed to rule out any further cuts to the public service, calling the issue a 'moot point'.
Forget the budget, the economy will: Economist
Amy Remeikis Conservative economists join John Howard and Tim Nicholls to tell Wayne Swan "he's dreaming" at Brisbane's post-budget breakfast.
One meal, one woman, one dollar: Palmer will give up 'everything' for politics
Marissa Calligeros Mining billionaire Clive Palmer says he’s willing to be poor, eat one meal a day, and spend his time with one woman, to serve the Australian people.
Disaster relief funding blame game
Amy Remeikis The state and federal governments have sparked a blame game over the national disaster relief and recovery funding arrangement.
Good and bad in state's economic position: report
Amy Remeikis Queensland's economic performance has been labelled "solid" by the government and described as being "smothered" by the opposition – but the latest CommSec report shows the truth is somewhere...
Unwell Newman says the economy is sick
Amy Remeikis Campbell Newman has a cold.
Pressure grows as asset sales decision looms
Amy Remeikis The final Commission of Audit report will top most Newman government minister's holiday reading list, as the government approaches its response deadline.
CMC complaint over Costello audit
Amy Remeikis and Mark Hawthorne A complaint about former federal treasurer Peter Costello lodged with Queensland's Crime and Misconduct Commission highlights potential conflicts of interest between his job overseeing the future of...
Costello's clients may purchase state-owned assets: Newman
Amy Remeikis Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has refused to rule out that clients of Peter Costello's lobbying firm could purchase state-owned assets in the future.
Costello audit: Swan seeks investigation but Newman unconcerned
Amy Remeikis and Mark Hawthorne Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan has called for an investigation into potential conflicts of interest stemming from Peter Costello's ownership of a lobbyist firm and his role overseeing an audit of...
Flood funding dispute flares again
Bridie Jabour Letters between the state and federal governments reveal the extent of wrangling over flood relief funding going as far back as June last year.
Assets remain a vexed issue in Queensland
Amy Remeikis Newman government desperate not to repeat the broken promises of Anna Bligh, despite advice that they should sell state assets.
Mistreatment fears over outsourcing of disability jobs
Tony Moore Queenslanders with disabilities raised almost 400 concerns with their disability accommodation provider in the past year.
