Voter Verdict: Biggest letdowns after 26 days of campaigning

The Courier-Mail’s panel of undecided voters say that after 26 days, the leaders have still left many issues unanswered.

A panel of undecided voters say that after 26 days, the leaders still have many issues that have been left unanswered, including housing and domestic violence, hours before polls open.

The voters are still unsure about who they will vote for, saying both leaders have disappointed them.

The Courier-Mail’s exclusive Voter Verdict of undecided voters chosen by pollster YouGov found Premier Steven Miles won the week three times during the campaign, with Opposition Leader Crisafulli narrowly winning in week three.

Many were disappointed Mr Crisafulli only revealed that he was pro-choice only days before the election after weeks of avoiding the questioning.

Breanna, of New Farm, said the election had caused a lot of confliction for her.

“There are things from both parties I am equally wanting but also equally disappointed about,” she said.

Breanna and Claire Wright. Picture: Tara Croser

“I am a renter so I am looking carefully at who has what plans for people like myself. I’ve been disappointed as I feel both parties have not proved to go far enough in renters rights.”

Jason Choice, of Keperra, said so far the announcements on housing from the LNP were only good for people who were in the top 5 per cent.

“Crisafulli said that he is completely removing stamp duty on first-home buyers,” he said.

“This sounds good, but it’s already removed on homes lower than $700k (approx).

“What he is doing is removing tax for richer first-home buyers, which again makes it even harder for poorer buyers to enter the market.”

Jason Choice says the LNP’s first-home-buyer help is not all it seems. Picture: Adam Head

Sarah Curry, from Wavell Heights, said there had been a lot of talk on youth crime but felt like there needed to be more discussion on domestic violence.

“If you get to people earlier and stop and educate the young boys before they turn into horrific men, there are better outcomes,” she said.

“There hasn’t really been a whole lot of talk about that and the violence against women and the horrific statistics coming out.

“Why is that not an issue for them like the men at the top? Do they notice it as a problem?”

Kimberley Lusk, of Imbil, said men were getting on parole way too early.,

“Perhaps we wouldn’t have this perpetual cycle of domestic violence because these young guys are going to be angry,” she said.

“These young men are learning to be angry from older men.”

Ms Curry said she was still conflicted about who she would vote for just hours out.

“I want to vote for Liberals because I think Labour has had a decent go at trying to fix some of these issues, but they haven’t,” she said.

Sarah Curry wanted more focus on domestic violence. Picture: Adam Head

“So I would like to probably give Liberal a go at that. But it was really disappointing that Jarrod didn’t turn up (at the Deputy’s leader debate).

“Like why not or even send another candidate in his seat. Do I not matter?”

Gail McIntyre, from the Sunshine Coast said the fact the LNP deputy leader did not go to the debate swayed her towards Labor this week.

“I started off undecided, and I felt towards the middle of the current campaign that I was leaning towards LNP,” she said.

“Today has really made me stop and think.

Elodie was critical of David Crisafulli’s 11th-hour abortion reveal. Picture: Steve Pohlner

“I couldn’t believe that the Opposition Deputy Leader could not find time to come and talk to undecided voters.”

A number of voters were disappointed Mr Crisafulli has only now revealed his stance on abortion.

“I did find it interesting that David Crisafulli finally relented and gave his personal opinion on abortion three days before the election,” Elodie from Kenmore said.

“Despite ignoring the question multiple times throughout the election and voting against abortion in 2018.”

Originally published as Voter Verdict: Biggest letdowns after 26 days of campaigning