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Palaszczuk's sweet revenge on her border critics

The Queensland Premier's tough border stance has won over parochial voters in the Sunshine State.

Mark Ludlow
Mark LudlowQueensland bureau chief

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has delivered a two-fingered salute to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and other critics of her tough border closures.

Labor's decisive win in Saturday's state election – which will enshrine Palaszczuk as a Labor legend after winning a third term – is a vindication of her closed border strategy to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mludlow@afr.com

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