Despite growing calls, the premier will wait to see if the 28-month, $95 million inquiry – which had already ‘justified’ itself – needed a special prosecutor to pursue charges.

Michael O’Rourke, who joined Stanwell in 1998, has departed after what was described as the “right time for a leadership transition” amid a broader sector overhaul.

Michael O’Rourke, who joined Stanwell in 1998, has departed after what was described as the “right time for a leadership transition” amid a broader sector overhaul.

With a leadership election looming, a decision by the executive to approve funds to help an officer accused of punching and stalking his partner has boiled over.

This week in our Queensland public sector column, Public Circus tries to find an answer to growing questions about the CFMEU inquiry, finds Stuart Wood’s lunch eaten, farewells a governor, and more.