‘Pretty standard’: Treasurer dismisses GST complaints, urges jurisdictions to work together Economy & Industry Jim Chalmers says governments asking for more commonwealth money is not an unprecedented phenomenon and ‘pretty standard’.
Six goals to lift integrity and performance in Queensland’s public sector March 14, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Queensland has released a five-year strategy and action plan to rejuvenate its public sector and better deliver services for citizens.
Queensland to shine light on big four supermarkets: ‘All options must be explored’ March 8, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A supermarket pricing committee will examine why prices for fresh produce do not correlate with profits for the agricultural industry.
Queensland secure water goals centrepiece of collaborative strategic planning work November 24, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Central Queensland will assess water supply infrastructure and non-infrastructure options for the Fitzroy Basin Water Plan.
Mark Furner talks up Queensland’s trade and investment opportunities in Japan November 21, 2023 By Melissa Coade News QLD’s agricultural industry development minister Mark Furner will meet with Japanese importers, manufacturers, government representatives.
Premium Columnists Mutable rights for children in Queensland’s police watch houses September 18, 2023 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks The power of federal and state parliaments is supreme, even witheringly so, in the face of changeable human rights regarding child detention.
Dodgy AI forces review of Queensland mobile phone cameras September 10, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Minister forced to apologise over Queensland traffic cameras. The screw-up has serious consequences for other states.
Open, frequent data to uplift Queensland department’s social housing policy August 21, 2023 By Melissa Coade News Queensland’s social housing register has commenced quarterly reporting, with a commitment to use the open data platform to help understand trends.
Historic alliance to buoy Australian horticulture exports, bring research base to DAFF negotiations August 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The unveiling of the $130 million FASTA is touted as the “largest and most ambitious trade initiative” of its kind for local horticulture.
Berlin defence industry talks pave way for more bi-lateral cooperation July 11, 2023 By Melissa Coade Defence Anthony Albanese met with Olaf Scholz to discuss trade & investment, climate action & clean energy, and bi-lateral defence cooperation.
Shaun Drummond quits over ruckus about whistleblower penalties June 29, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Health Shaun Drummond, Queensland’s top health bureaucrat, has fallen on his sword amidst a blaze of local media coverage.
Fortune favours the brave in a federation, but that may not be enough for Queensland with unresolved GST debate June 26, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry With growth comes great responsibility, and that means more skin in the GST game for Queensland as its state government hits the accelerator hard towards an Olympic horizon.
Contractors picked to stop sediment flow into the Great Barrier Reef May 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Queensland has invested $6 million in fixing streambanks that are sending harmful sediment into the Great Barrier Reef.
Jason Clare heads to US for major teaching profession summit April 24, 2023 By Melissa Coade Education Australia’s education minister will be in the US to learn more about strengthening the teacher workforce and improving student outcomes.
Trade ministers focus on deepening economic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific April 13, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry State, territory and federal representatives of the Ministerial Council on Trade and Investment have held their first meeting.