Terry Mackenroth

Mackenroth cleared of misconduct claims

Daniel Hurst Former deputy premier Terry Mackenroth has been cleared of allegations he improperly influenced the government's zoning decisions through his lobbying work.

New development areas to be probed by CMC

All new areas earmarked for development in a planning document for southeast Queensland will be referred to the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) for investigation.

Premier bans lobbyists from State Government boards

Marissa Calligeros Queensland Premier Anna Bligh this morning banned lobbyists from serving on State Government boards.

Behind the scenes in the life of a lobbyist

Con Sciacca Former Labor MP-turned-lobbyist Con Sciacca justifies why his 40 years of close networking is so valuable.

Ex-Labor lobbyist quits government board

Marissa Calligeros and Tony Moore Former Labor minister-turned-lobbyist Con Sciacca has become the first to resign from a State Government board since Premier Anna Bligh announced the elite clan of ex-MPs had to clearly stake their...

Mackenroth to quit lobbying

Former Queensland deputy premier and treasurer Terry Mackenroth will quit work as a lobbyist, citing adverse publicity from the government's crackdown on the job.

Bligh rejects probe into Mackenroth's lobbyist income

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says there's no reason that former Labor deputy premier Terry Mackenroth should have to reveal his income from lobbying.

Rorts saga hits rugby

Chris Barrett EXCLUSIVE: Bligh Government senior public servant allegedly channelled $200,000 of public money to his rugby club.

Mackenroth denies claims of improper influence

Former Queensland treasurer Terry Mackenroth has denied allegations of improper influence over a planning decision.

Mackenroth did not meet Ministers: Bligh

Tony Moore Premier says government Ministers did not meet lobbyist over development bid.

LNP defends former lobbyist

Gabrielle Dunlevy Queensland opposition MP Ros Bates says her efforts to lobby for children with fatal illnesses do not compare to the lobbying work by former Labor identities.

LGAQ calls for state govt to make decisions like councils

The peak body for local government in Queensland has called for greater transparency around planning and development decisions, in the wake of allegations of cronyism.

Rowe quit weeks before corruption storm: Bligh

Gabrielle Dunlevy Media pressure forced Queensland Investment Corporation chairman to quit sooner than planned, says Premier Anna Bligh.

Call for royal commission

Daniel Hurst The Queensland Opposition has called for a royal commission into inappropriate links between developers and the Bligh Government, accusing it of trying to "spin away" corruption concerns.

QIC chairman Trevor Rowe to step down

Gabrielle Dunlevy Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) chairman Trevor Rowe will quit the role when his current term expires.

Queensland to follow Canada's lead on lobbyist fees

Tony Moore The Queensland Government will adopt the Canadian model of banning success fees which have reached as high as $1 million, Premier Anna Bligh said this morning.