Queensland

Experience in the bureaucracy teaches budding politicians how to “make the elephant dance”, says Anna Bligh. Her new book Through the Wall encourages more young women to consider a career in parliament.

New Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has sought to reassure nervous public servants about coming machinery of government changes, saying she’ll try to make it as painless as possible.

Annastacia Palaszczuk vows to “restore integrity and accountability” to Queensland. That’s a tall order, says one corruption fighter, given the “winner takes all” attitude to the state’s politics.

Sacked by Campbell Newman, Dave Stewart returns to Queensland to head up Premier and Cabinet under Annastacia Palaszczuk. And other director-generals will have to reapply for their jobs.

Labor could pull off a remarkable victory in Queensland with the help of minor parties and an independent. And that could mean big changes to the way the public service operates.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman vows his “savage” cuts to the public service are done. But Labor is reminding voters of the damage to government services.

A Queensland election has been called for January 31, with Premier Campbell Newman attempting to win a second term despite big polling swings to Labor.

The Queensland government is asking citizens whether they want more transport services or lower fares. But are they going about it the right way? The Mandarin quizzes experts.

Social media is allowing government to manage crisis responses like never before. Emergency agencies need to figure out how best to use Twitter and Facebook effectively.