26 February 2022 Media Release – Insurance Council of Australia Insurance catastrophe declared for Southeast Queensland impacted by severe weather and flooding The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared an Insurance Catastrophe for Southeast Queensland impacted by severe weather and flooding that has occurred since 21 February. Record flood levels in the Mary River…
DetailsThe Crime and Corruption Commission has confirmed it did not order the raid on the Integrity Commissioner’s laptop. This government’s credibility on transparency and openness is in tatters. The excuses of the Public Services Commissioner Rob Setter and the Premier about why this laptop was taken and why they can’t talk about it is quickly…
DetailsThe Premier has today re-badged an old announcement from 6 months ago in an attempt to trick Queenslanders into thinking she has an infrastructure plan. The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail announcement was made in September last year. Queenslanders can find the original announcement here. The only thing Queenslanders have learnt today is after…
DetailsIt has come my attention that today the Attorney-General has taken an interest in the integrity failures of her government. I can confirm I welcome this news. I also thank her for reminding all public servants and whistleblowers that they can contact the Opposition Office if they would like to discuss the failings of this…
DetailsToday’s damning allegations from yet another former independent officer adds further fuel to the fire of the crisis that is burning through this State Government. The time for ducking and weaving and attempts to deflect, distract and attack is over. The claims made by the former Director of Forensic Disability Vanda Wieczorkowski is more evidence…
Details8 January 2022 By Lydia Lynch, Reporter A royal commission into corruption in Queensland is needed after the state’s former state archivist slammed the Palaszczuk government for “inappropriate interference” in his office, the LNP says. Mike Summerell, who served in his role for five years, said his contract was not renewed last year, believing his…
DetailsCourier Mail, by Jessica Marszalek Only a handful of Palaszczuk government ministers have declared they have read a report in to the actions of state’s corruption watchdog ahead of high-level discussions about the future of its boss. Just six Palaszczuk government ministers have declared they have read a bombshell report into the actions of the…
DetailsThe State Government needs to answer why police weren’t given priority COVID testing support to help keep them at work, when they weren’t positive to the disease. The thin blue line has been stretched further with reports police have been isolating at home for days awaiting COVID-19 test results that either never came or were…
DetailsThe LNP welcomes the Transport Minister’s admission the LNP’s plan to extend passenger trains to Maroochydore is a good plan. This project is vital to ensuring the South-East can grow, powered by a diverse economy supported by well thought-out infrastructure. The LNP has pushed this proposal consistently over many years but Minister Bailey wouldn’t support…
DetailsI’m deeply concerned by more reports surrounding the actions of the Office of Independent Assessor. All Queenslanders should know this is a very serious issue. Elected officials should be able to freely express their views in their own local communities without fear of prosecution. I fear there is a genuine risk being posed to our…
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