Queensland's premier pushes to eliminate payroll tax, citing its negative impact on hiring.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is calling for the removal of the state’s payroll tax, which funds 29.4% of projected revenue, arguing it discourages business hiring. The proposal was discussed at the LNP’s state council meeting, where other non-binding resolutions included criminalizing flag desecration, selling ABC and SBS to create a regional media entity, and restricting access to female facilities to biological women and girls, with exceptions for children under eight. Federal LNP leaders Sussan Ley and David Littleproud attended amid leadership and climate policy challenges.