Alex Brewster

Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 11:09am In short: Advocates have raised concerns over the Queensland Child Safety Commission of Inquiry's

Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 11:00pm The concept of a mansion tax — premium property owners paying additional tax — has been rolled out overseas to varying degrees of success.

Significant changes were made to 50 of Queensland's 93 electorates by the independent Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC).

Tue 30 Jun 2026 at 4:10am In short: Queensland pubs and clubs will be able to open from 3am to 7am on Saturday to broadcast the Socceroos match with a special licence.

Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 5:23am Queensland Rail has reached an in-principle deal with unions for half its workers but the government says this will not help restore full services to the south-east.

Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 6:32am A major south-east Queensland water retailer has backed down on a planned price hike, which left the government's key cost-of-living measure in tatters.

Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 6:46am A Brisbane e-scooter rider has become the first person charged under tougher new e-mobility laws, alleged to be riding over the legal alcohol limit.

Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 4:56am Youth offenders who commit serious crimes while on bail will face mandatory jail time, as the Queensland government expands its signature 'adult crime, adult time' policy.

The legislation would allow Queensland's chief psychiatrist to extend the maximum detention for a person accused of a serious crime from 24 to 72 hours.

state political reporter Alex Brewster Concerns have been raised over proposed powers allowing a person to be detained for up to three days for a mental health examination.