The government has faced scrutiny after premier Steven Miles confirmed Star Entertainment Group sought financial help such as payroll and gambling tax deferrals.
It wasn't long after the doors opened at Star Entertainment Group's glittering new $3.6 billion Queen's Wharf precinct in Brisbane that the project appeared to already lose its shine.
The company remains in a trading halt on the Australian stock exchange after delaying the release of its annual results. Mr Miles said Star closing its glitzy new development in Brisbane would be the "worst case scenario", and the state government was considering the tax deferrals to prevent this from happening.
The state opposition has also promised to make Noosa a Safe Night Precinct which is aimed at reducing alcohol and drug-fuelled violence in late night entertainment areas. The Greens have also announced in the past two weeks that — if it wins the balance of power — it wants to fund 200 free GP and allied health clinics across Queensland at a cost of $4.75 billion.Like election commitments there's also been a flurry of candidate announcements.
Victims of crime advocate Russell Field has been chosen by the LNP to run for the seat of Capalaba in next month’s election.
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