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James Hall
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Queensland correspondent at The Australian Financial Review covering state and federal politics and all things Queensland. Get in touch at james.hall@nine.com.au

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New from David Marin-Guzman and I: The former Queensland Labor government paid out up to $30 million to union-backed training organisations just a day before entering caretaker mode, despite promising the money if re-elected.
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Labor paid $30m to union-backed bodies in dying hours of Qld rule
Despite promising the money as part of its re-election bid, the state government paid it to union-backed training organisations a day before entering caretaker mode.
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December 9, 2024 at 12:34 AM
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I very indulgently wrote about the best stadium in the world this weekend - Adelaide Oval.
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Pimm’s to rival Wimbledon: Why Adelaide is the new hot cricket ticket
On the Australian cricket calendar, one Test match stands out as the destination event that interstate fans and business executives flock to.
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December 9, 2024 at 12:30 AM
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Queensland’s Treasury warned the new Crisafulli government it faces surging debt levels, threats of a credit rating downgrade and an interest burden on track to exceed critical thresholds.
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Treasury warning reveals depth of Queensland’s financial woes
An internal briefing from Treasury says Queensland’s surging debt levels risk credit rating downgrades and soaring interest repayments.
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November 25, 2024 at 9:04 AM