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Bjelke-Petersen's spectre looms over Queensland politics

Published Friday, June 26, 2026 · Updated June 27

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  • Historical Parallels in Governance — 1 source

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Concerns are being raised that current Queensland government policies, particularly those affecting Indigenous rights and civil liberties, are reminiscent of the repressive era of former premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen. This comparison comes as the government has exempted its planned Olympics venues from 15 state laws.

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  • The Queensland government has exempted its planned Olympics venues from 15 state laws, including heritage and planning acts.
  • Concerns have been raised that current Queensland government policies, especially those impacting Indigenous rights and civil liberties, resemble the repressive era of former premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen.

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Historical Parallels in Governance
  • The Guardian

    The article highlights concerns that current Queensland government policies, particularly those affecting Indigenous rights and civil liberties, echo the repressive era of former premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen.

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