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Opinion

Why dogged self-interest will crush the chance to make our democracy better

Australia has one of the best and fairest voting systems in the world, which is why a joint standing committee report into electoral matters deserves extensive discussion, writes Dennis Atkins

Politics

Money for nothing: Pauline set for windfall despite plunge in voting support

The swing against One Nation was not enough to stop Pauline Hanson’s party securing taxpayer funds to use on future campaigns.

Insights

How bad blood and one catastrophic decision spelled the end for Frecklington

A poisonous relationship with leaders of her own party – and a blind spot for high-vis voters – were a calamitous cocktail for Deb Frecklington’s electoral campaign, writes Dennis Atkins

Decision 2020

Hugs, smiles then straight back to business for our third-term Premier

After securing a mandate from Queensland voters, Annastacia Palaszczuk is ready to get back to business. The year is far from over.

Decision 2020

Despite talk of a state divided, Premier is popular where people are

Labor has built a stronghold in north Queensland after a campaign in which a curfew and even a separate state were raised.