Man charged over Premier kidnap threats as political violence spreads
A man has been charged over threats to kidnap the Premier, while a CFMEU inquiry edges closer to Labor ministers and Qantas cuts about 850 jobs.
Political violence that first erupted in Victoria has spread to Queensland, with a man now charged over threats to kidnap the Premier.
Separately, senior Labor ministers are moving closer to being called before the CFMEU inquiry. Top public servants have begun giving evidence to the inquiry.
In business news, Qantas is cutting around 850 local jobs. The airline is shifting most of the affected roles overseas and investing more in artificial intelligence.
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Key questions
- What has happened in Queensland?
- A man has been charged over threats to kidnap the Premier, in what is reported as political violence spreading from Victoria to Queensland.
- What is happening with the CFMEU inquiry?
- Senior Labor ministers are closer to being called before the inquiry, as top public servants begin giving evidence.
- How many jobs is Qantas cutting?
- Qantas is cutting around 850 local jobs, shifting most roles overseas and investing more in AI.