Matt Dennien
Matt Dennien is a state political reporter at Brisbane Times, where he has also covered city council and general news. He previously worked as a reporter for newspapers in Tasmania and Brisbane community radio station 4ZZZ.
Perspective
Government
The LNP MPs paid extra to lead scrutiny of the government’s new laws
While those elevated to chair parliamentary committees may get less attention than ministers or opposition frontbenchers, they wield a lot of influence.
- by Matt Dennien
Latest
Vials of virus missing, as breach at lab sparks investigation
Queensland Health had only become aware of the historical breaches of biosecurity recently.
- by Matt Dennien
Queensland first home buyers urged to rent out a room after rule change
While acting on one election promise pitched to help ease historic housing affordability woes, the housing minister conceded others “won’t happen overnight”.
- by Matt Dennien
LNP MPs rubber-stamp controversial youth justice changes for vote
A parliamentary committee tasked with brief scrutiny of the hardline proposed laws have waded through hearings and 186 submissions. The verdict split along party lines.
- by Matt Dennien
Analysis
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
How the LNP bypassed key Games partners to pick its own review team
When the month-old government named its expert team to put Brisbane back on track for 2032, some Olympic stakeholders were hearing about it for the first time.
- by Matt Dennien
Doubts over future power bill rebates as LNP leaves room for nuclear
In his first major speech, Treasurer and Energy Minister David Janetzki has painted the clearest picture yet of the new LNP government’s power plans.
- by Matt Dennien
Crisafulli says critics of youth justice bill are part of the problem
The rushed and contentious laws have been defended by Queensland’s new premier, as public consultation ends just days after the full details were released.
- by Matt Dennien
Analysis
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
What the scope for the 100-day review tells us about the plan for 2032
The independent body tasked with recommending Games venues and infrastructure has finally been appointed. Here is what the LNP government expects of them.
- by Matt Dennien
Exclusive
Government
Questions over reform push as LNP opts for less independent body
A new Productivity Commission is set to focus on Queensland’s building sector. But the model chosen by the LNP has alarmed a former commissioner and Labor.
- by Matt Dennien
The seven people who may be the last to advise on Brisbane’s Games plan
Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the state-picked team tasked with carrying out his promised new 100-day review of 2032 planning – and the work to follow.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Government
Promising humility, the LNP launch parliament with hubris
Premier David Crisafulli and his team were clear before the election, and since – they would do what they said. Thursday proved this to be only partially true.
- by Matt Dennien