Albanese government turns back first boat
The Albanese government has turned back its first asylum seeker boat, as the acting prime minister slammed the coalition over the intercept's "politicisation".
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Qld govt MPs block release of documents
A bid to publish the corruption watchdog's legal costs in its case against former Labor treasurer Jackie Trad has been vetoed by Queensland government MPs.
Qld by-election set after LNP MP’s switch
A by-election for the central Queensland electorate of Callide has been set after its former Liberal National MP Colin Boyce was elected to federal parliament.
Qld govt reluctant to set up flu jab hubs
The Queensland government has ruled out setting up hubs to administer free flu vaccines for now amid concerns about a lack of supply at GP clinics.
Voters sick of party fights: Palaszczuk
Queensland's premier says voters rejected the outgoing Morrison government's climate change policies and warned that voters are sick of adversarial politics.
Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat, as early counting of votes places the Greens ahead of her party.
Qld farmers unprotected from CSG sinking
Queensland's coal seam gas regulator has called for laws to regulate land subsidence caused by fossil fuel extraction and to protect farmers impacted.
Doctors slam Qld govt’s hospital failures
Queensland doctors say federal government failings don't excuse state government shortfalls on capacity problems in public hospitals.
LNP blasts Qld deputy premier’s GP ‘slur’
Queensland's opposition leader has slammed the deputy premier for blaming GPs for ongoing capacity pressure at public hospitals.
Report slams Victoria triple-zero service
A damning review into Victoria's emergency call service has recommended a major structural overhaul, including moving it under the authority of the government.
Tas to lift virus density, capacity rules
Tasmania is lifting its remaining coronavirus density and capacity limits from this weekend, Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced.
Qld denies patient bypass, admits pressure
The Queensland government denies patients are being turned away from its public hospitals but says demand is exhausting emergency department workers.
Greens announce climate impact home grants
Homeowners will be eligible for up to $20,000 in flood resilience grants as part of a package proposed by the federal Greens in the lead up to the election.
Qld govt contract shortfalls cost millions
Queensland government infrastructure projects are blowing out by tens of millions of dollars due to poor contract management, the auditor-general says.
Refugee advocate wins Dutton libel appeal
Refugee advocate Shane Bazzi has won his Federal Court appeal after a judge earlier found he had defamed Defence Minister Peter Dutton in a six-word tweet.
Qld hospital report release ‘within weeks’
The Queensland government will release a report in May into alleged malpractice at Mackay Hospital, or recent statewide emergency and ramping waiting-time data.
Libs call for AEC probe into candidate
Labor's Parramatta candidate Andrew Charlton may have breached electoral laws, by listing a Woollahra rental owned by his wife as his place of residence.
Morrison eyes optimistic Australian future
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promised to put Australians back in charge of their future by providing economic opportunities coming out of the pandemic.
Qld launches $741m flooded home program
Queenslanders whose homes were damaged by recent floods can register for grants to raise, repair, retrofit or have their home voluntarily bought back.
Qld plans jail, fines for animal abusers
The Queensland government has tabled a new animal welfare bill which will slap heavy fines or prison terms on people breaching their duty of care.
Biloela daughter has birthday in detention
Kopika Murugappan will spend her seventh birthday in community detention as support for the embattled Tamil refugee family grows during the elections.
Qld to set up new Public Trustee board
Queensland has passed laws to set up a new board to monitor the Public Trustee, but opposition and crossbenchers say the reforms don't go far enough.
Qld kicks off health practitioner laws
Queensland's health minister has tabled new laws to regulate health practitioners, which are set to be adopted nationally.
Qld foster children get new legal rights
Queensland foster children have been granted new legal rights after state parliament passed changes to protection laws.
DV inquiry to probe Qld police culture
The Queensland government has appointed the president of its children's court to head an inquiry into the police response to domestic violence incidents.
Warnings issued late in Brisbane floods
Flood warnings issued during the recent Brisbane floods were held up as authorities argued about the wording, a report into the disaster has revealed.
Qld inquiry to examine police DV responses
A Queensland royal commission will probe police responses to domestic violence with the government also allocating funds to justice, support and education.
Qld bus girl family wants childcare closed
The family of a young Queensland girl who was left on a bus outside a childcare centre for six hours says the facility should be closed down.
Chinese influence ‘phenomenal’: Dutton
China's growing global influence is "quite phenomenal" according to Defence Minister Peter Dutton, who faced off with his Labor counterpart at a debate.
Qld hospitals host 512 long-stay patients
Queensland hospitals have hosted hundreds of long-stay patients who were medically fit for discharge but the lacked support to go home, figures show.
Qld govt rules out any coal plant closures
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says the government has no plans to close any of the state's eight coal-fired power stations.