"Queensland Parliament Question Time Descends into Chaos: A Ratings Winner, But Not for the Right Reasons. In a shocking display of drama and controversy, Tuesday's question time in the Queensland parliament took a turn for the sensational, with sordid allegations flying back and forth between politicians. The usually mundane proceedings, typically reserved for a small audience of politics enthusiasts and journalists, seemed to have captured the attention of a wider audience, sparking questions about the state of politics in the Sunshine State. As the debate raged on, it became clear that the real story wasn't about the issues at hand, but about the personalities and power struggles at play. Will this explosive question time be a turning point for Queensland politics, or just a fleeting moment of drama?"
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...