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Queensland’s cultural institutions are under fire after a wave of controversial board appointments seen as favoring Liberal insiders, sparking accusations of “jobs-for-mates” and raising alarms about transparency and merit. Key figures like Martine Whitton — a former part-time staffer in a Liberal councillor’s office — now sit on major boards, including Queensland Museum. The State Library board has been almost entirely overhauled, with a former Liberal senator taking the helm, following tensions over literary prizes and ministerial interference. While the government claims these moves inject fresh perspectives, critics question the qualifications of appointees and demand clearer, objective selection criteria — especially as the public grapples with rising costs.

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