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Reports on the move towards isolationist politics with the votes for the One Nation party in the June 1998 elections in Queensland, Australia. How the move is jeopardizing the reform the Australian business has been demanding from government; Federal government seen as out of touch with rural issues; Rural voters believing that the government represents urban issues; Comments from former Keating government minister, Gary Johns.

The article reports on the appointment of Don Taylor, a Queensland farmer and accountant, as the new chairman of GrainCorp, a bulk storage and marketing agribusiness.

Reports on the criticism of auditor-general, Len Scanlan to energy company, Energex in Queensland. Verbal agreement of Energex with former chief executive, Greg Maddock; Discovery of serious weaknesses in corporate governance at Energex.

Reports on the purchase of additional shares by the chairman of Queensland wagering company UNiTAB, George Chapman.

Reports that the Queensland government demands that Citibank Corp. refund a cash incentive paid to lure it to set up a call center in the state, after Citibank closes the call center and shifts 120 jobs to the Philippines in 2004.

Reports that British-owned company DMG Radio Australia has secured a radio license in Brisbane, Queensland a week after winning an FM Radio license in Sydney, New South Wales. Amount spent on seven radio licenses in the past four years.

Reports on the release of One Nation founders Pauline Hanson and David Ettridge from jail after the Queensland Court of Appeal overturned their conviction for electoral fraud.

Reports that the government of Queensland pledges a fast assessment of the proposed project amount in Southern Regional Water Pipeline. Design of the project to deliver water to the regions in Australia; Target completion date of the project.

Reports on Queensland Premier Peter Beattie's launch of an advertising campaign to attract New South Wales business to his state by offering lower taxes.

The article reports on the planned overhaul of Queensland's approach to public-private partnerships, to allow the private sector to compete the Government's multi-billion infrastructure agenda.