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It’s parliament, not Love Island: Queensland’s ministerial affair drama becomes a sordid distraction
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It’s parliament, not Love Island: Queensland’s ministerial affair drama becomes a sordid distraction

By Ben Smee Queensland state correspondentMay 12, 2026·Source: The Guardian·0 views

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Tuesday’s question time seemed more suited to prime time; full of sordid allegations, only the cast seems far less likableFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQuestion time in the Queensland parliament is not a ratings juggernaut.Nielsen doesn’t publish ratings data about the live stream from Brisbane’s George Street, but one imagines the numbers of voters tuning in to watch our state politicians flagellate on a weekday morning are relatively low: a handful of politics nerds and the odd journo who prefers to work from home. Continue reading...

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