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I don't think people want me driving this road, they want me fixing it
Unlike Anna Bligh who is trying to back away from her 100,000 breadwinners' promise by including part-time jobs in her tally, we are being honest with the people of Queensland about our target and what it includes
The ultimate decision is one for the national body and if they say ‘Yes’, then we would hope to work to make it happen
I make this very important point, because accountability is something that is missing from government in Queensland, at the moment,’’ Mr Newman said. That’s why I’m not afraid of Anna Bligh’s threat of a long, dirty and personal campaign. It’s why I’m not afraid of a Premier – who after breaking most of...
I don’t think this is a time for electioneering and I don’t think Campbell Newman’s naked ambition has a place in the family holiday
Anna Bligh's Labor government proclaims that Abbot Point will create jobs, but she never seems to mention that it will destroy tens of thousands more jobs that rely on a healthy Great Barrier Reef in tourism and fisheries and on a healthy Murray Darling system
If somebody set out to commit a crime against the taxpayer ... is someone whom I and I think every Queenslander has a very low opinion of
This app will not only inform Queenslanders about preparedness for disasters - resources, checklists and advice - but will also provide real-time updates and information about volunteering opportunities in your local area
He was a knockabout bloke from country Queensland, he loved his leagues, he loved his Queensland and his loss will be felt from many
He loved his league, he loved his Queensland and his loss will be felt by many
The companies chosen will now progress to the next stage of contract negotiations for the development of new coal terminals at the port
This is a major new development that will drive an enormous economic surge through north Queensland, potentially creating tens of thousands of jobs
The super-expansion of Abbot Point will turbo-charge the local economy and boost Queensland's exports to the world
I look forward to seeing a majority of voices recorded in favour of this bill when it comes to the vote this evening, and after that I hope before too long I look forward to seeing the first same sex marriage in Queensland
As the government has indicated previously, the total payment of compensation to former Patel patients will be released when all claims are finalised
This is exactly what you get when you outsource the leadership
This is what happens when you take a leader who has no leader in the state parliament of Queensland.
There is nothing that they can offer by way of an excuse for this appalling performance
I am advised these charges stem from allegedly fraudulent applications this year under the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal for amounts totalling more than $90,000 and relating to claims for damages and repairs to property
There's nothing unusual of people of a like mind coming together within organisations, you'll see it all the time, whether it's a P and C at school or a political party
Anna Maria Bligh (born 14 July 1960) is an Australian politician and the current Premier of Queensland. She has been an Australian Labor Party member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly since 1995, representing the electorate of South Brisbane. Full Article
TOOWOOMBA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Toowoomba Mayor Peter Taylor inspect West Creek on January 9, 2012 in Toowoomba on January 9, 2012 in Brisbane, Australia. January marks one year since Queensland suffered from flooding that killed 35 people and...
View Photo »BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (L), Queen Elizabeth II (2L) and Premier of Queensland Anna Bligh (R) are seen on the boat Pure Adrenalin, leaving Bretts Wharf and arriving at South Bank on October 24, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. The Queen and Duke...
View Photo »BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II, Premier of Queensland Anna Bligh (R) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh are seen on the boat Pure Adrenalin before touring the South Bank on October 24, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are on a...
View Photo »BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Queensland Premier Anna Bligh shows Queen Elizabeth II a koala during a visit to Rainforest Walk, Southbank, on October 24, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are on a 10-day visit to Australia and will travel to Canberra,...
View Photo »BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II enjoy a river cruise on the Brisbane river October 24, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are on a 10-day visit to Australia and will...
View Photo »BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Queensland Premier Anna Bligh talks to Queen Elizabeth II during a river cruise on the Brisbane river on October 24, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are on a 10-day visit to Australia and will travel to Canberra, Brisbane,...
View Photo »BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh on her arrival at Brisbane Airport on October 24, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are on a 10-day visit to Australia and will travel to Canberra, Brisbane, and...
View Photo »GATTON, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 10: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh talk to media during a press conference in the Shire Hall on January 10, 2012 in Gatton, Australia. January 10 marks the one year anniversary of the inland tsunami that devestated...
View Photo »Britain's Prince William (L) enjoys the view of the harbour with Queensland state Premier Anna Bligh (C) and mayor Val Shire (R) in Cairns on March 19, 2011 at the start of the royal tour of flood and cyclone-ravaged eastern Australia. Thousands turned out to glimpse the second-in-line...
View Photo »CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: HRH Prince William meets with Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Cairns Mayor Val Schier during a visit to Cairns cruise liner terminal on March 19, 2011 in Cairns, Australia. His Royal Highness is in Queensland on a two day visit to tour regions devastated...
View Photo »CARDWELL, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: HRH Prince William and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh talks to members of the public at the Cardwell Community Hall on March 19, 2011 in Cardwell, Australia. His Royal Highness is in Queensland on a two day visit to tour regions devastated by the recent...
View Photo »Vice President of Commonwealth Games Federation Tunku Imran (L) receives the candidate file from Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, Mayor of Gold Coast City Ron Clarke (2nd (R) and Eve Lutze, representative of the youths of Gold Coast, during a presentation for their bid for candidate city...
View Photo »TOOWOOMBA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Toowoomba Mayor Peter Taylor inspect West Creek on January 9, 2012 in Toowoomba on January 9, 2012 in Brisbane, Australia. January marks one year since Queensland suffered from flooding that killed 35 people and...
View Photo »I don't think people want me driving this road, they want me fixing it
Unlike Anna Bligh who is trying to back away from her 100,000 breadwinners' promise by including part-time jobs in her tally, we are being honest with the people of Queensland about our target and what it includes
The ultimate decision is one for the national body and if they say ‘Yes’, then we would hope to work to make it happen
I make this very important point, because accountability is something that is missing from government in Queensland, at the moment,’’ Mr Newman said. That’s why I’m not afraid of Anna Bligh’s threat of a long, dirty and personal campaign. It’s why I’m not afraid of a Premier – who after breaking most of...
I don’t think this is a time for electioneering and I don’t think Campbell Newman’s naked ambition has a place in the family holiday
Anna Bligh's Labor government proclaims that Abbot Point will create jobs, but she never seems to mention that it will destroy tens of thousands more jobs that rely on a healthy Great Barrier Reef in tourism and fisheries and on a healthy Murray Darling system
If somebody set out to commit a crime against the taxpayer ... is someone whom I and I think every Queenslander has a very low opinion of
This app will not only inform Queenslanders about preparedness for disasters - resources, checklists and advice - but will also provide real-time updates and information about volunteering opportunities in your local area
He was a knockabout bloke from country Queensland, he loved his leagues, he loved his Queensland and his loss will be felt from many
He loved his league, he loved his Queensland and his loss will be felt by many
The companies chosen will now progress to the next stage of contract negotiations for the development of new coal terminals at the port
This is a major new development that will drive an enormous economic surge through north Queensland, potentially creating tens of thousands of jobs
The super-expansion of Abbot Point will turbo-charge the local economy and boost Queensland's exports to the world
I look forward to seeing a majority of voices recorded in favour of this bill when it comes to the vote this evening, and after that I hope before too long I look forward to seeing the first same sex marriage in Queensland
As the government has indicated previously, the total payment of compensation to former Patel patients will be released when all claims are finalised
This is exactly what you get when you outsource the leadership
This is what happens when you take a leader who has no leader in the state parliament of Queensland.
There is nothing that they can offer by way of an excuse for this appalling performance
I am advised these charges stem from allegedly fraudulent applications this year under the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal for amounts totalling more than $90,000 and relating to claims for damages and repairs to property
There's nothing unusual of people of a like mind coming together within organisations, you'll see it all the time, whether it's a P and C at school or a political party
There are the decisions made in the federal Parliament; we will wait to see how it rolls out next year
We started 2011 with an epic challenge in front of us and we are finishing 2011 with that challenge nailed
Events make a real difference to communities - that's why the Queensland Government recently increased funding to the EQRDP by $600,000 per annum bringing the total program fund to $3 million per annum
This would give tomorrow's Queenslanders a massive head start for their future training and education reducing HEC's debts, paying TAFE fees and funding equipment and tools for apprenticeships
What went through here can only be described as a terrible and traumatic ordeal
