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It remains to be seen if politicians locked in a cycle of point-scoring and conflict can summon the maturity needed for more open government

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has gone head-to-head with reporters as they quizzed her about a damning report on the states culture of government.

The Queensland Premier vowed to implement all recommendations after a four-month review into the integrity of the states public service uncovered a culture too tolerant of bullying.

A review into public sector accountability in Queensland has pushed for lobbyist reform and warned about using too many consultants.

Pervasive, unregulated lobbying of the Queensland Labor government must be probed by a commission of inquiry, the Liberal National Party says.

Commissioner wants broad probe with legal powers and protections of a royal commission