Queensland Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman. (AAP Image/Jono Searle)

Politics

Fentiman yields to pressure and announces inquiry into Star casinos

After months of allegations of money laundering and criminal activities in NSW, the Palaszczuk Government has relented and agreed to hold an inquiry into the operations of Star’s casinos in Brisbane and the Gold Coast and whether it should keep its licence.

Opinion

The crushing weight of a Star: Why Qld needs its own casino inquiry

Former Queensland Under Treasurer Gerard Bradley has fallen on his sword at Star and will resign as a director as the crushing weight of allegations about the company’s operations are exposed.

Business

Covid dividend: How Qld pocketed $2 billion tax windfall from pandemic

Queensland’s ability to ward off the severe lockdowns and other Covid-19 restrictions has helped generate a $2 billion windfall in tax revenue for the state.

Business

Star faces class action over $1 billion share slide

Law firm Slater and Gordon has filed a class action against beleaguered casino operator The Star Entertainment Group claiming the company misled investors over its compliance and regulatory obligations.

 

Business

Left in the dark in the Sunshine state: Casino money laundering allegations deserve public scrutiny

The State Government is already suffering from allegations relating to its integrity. It now has to hold its nerve and have public inquiries into the activities at Star’s two Queensland casinos, writes John McCarthy.