Experts warn that setting KPIs could create perverse incentives rather than improving outcomes

If the Liberal National party wins power in Queensland at the weekend’s election as many expect, its cabinet ministers will be assigned targets – and face consequences if they fail to meet the grade.

The opposition leader, David Crisafulli, again confirmed on Thursday that each minister in a government he leads will be issued a public key performance indicator – a “KPI” – contained within their ministerial charter letter.

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