Crisafulli Bypasses Minister for Minerals Push | Australia News

Premier David Crisafulli is cutting through bureaucracy, personally steering key talks with Natural Resources and Mines director-general Graham Fraine — bypassing minister Dale Last — as they race to turbocharge Queensland’s critical minerals sector. Meanwhile, the government’s cozy internal hiring trend continues, reappointing David Mackie to State Development despite recommendations for transparent, external recruitment from the Fitzgerald Inquiry. Union negotiations are heating up too, with a rejected June offer now expired and backpay gone — adding pressure as 13 unions push for resolution. And in a small but symbolic shift, William Street’s coffee machines are upgrading to electronic payments, kicking out free tea, milk, and sweeteners — forcing staff to bring their own. All eyes remain on upcoming police commissioner appointments, as these moves reshape Queensland’s public service landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/01a038da90c94da2