Voter verdict: Queenslanders evaluate Premier David Crisafulli’s first 100 days of government

Everyday Qlders who were profiled in The Courier-Mail’s exclusive Voter Verdict survey for the election are back to give their raw and honest opinions on David Crisafulli’s first 100 days.

Everyday Queenslanders once part of a panel of undecided voters have given a scathing review of David Crisafulli’s first 100 days in the state’s top job.

During the October state election, The Courier-Mail exclusively documented the thoughts of a voter verdict - made up of Queenslanders from all walks of life.

Now, to mark the LNP’s 100 days in power, we have checked back in with them to get their thoughts on the status quo.

The voters had their say on the LNP’s flagship Adult Crime laws, Mr Crisafulli’s personality and the controversial axing of Path to Treaty, revealing they were largely disappointed.

They believe there had been no practical changes in their lives after a government transition.

It follows the Courier Mail’s report card on the cabinet’s leadership, which indicated Mr Crisafulli made few mistakes, with the major exception being the exclusion of attempted murder from adult crime adult time laws.

Simon Levy

Commercial Manager, 52, of Margate

Before the election, Mr Levy was concerned with population growth and lack of infrastructure, and high crime levels under the Labor Government.

Now he was disappointed with the Adult Crime, Adult Time laws which were passed in December, and that attempted murder had been overlooked while there were reports of alleged youth criminals being released on bail.

“I think really it hasn’t gone far enough, and I thought it would get much stricter sentencing guidelines and minimum sentencing, so that’s a bit disappointing,” Mr Levy said.

He believed Mr Crisafulli was doing a reasonable job and that people overall should be happy with his efforts, while he had heard little from the Opposition.

“What is impressive is (it’s) more calm, there’s less argumentative politics it seems,” he said.

Claire Wright

Administrator, 45 of Redlands

Ms Wright voted for the LNP but even though before the election she was unconvinced Mr Crisafulli could deliver on his promises.

When asked to give three descriptions of the Premier, she said, “spineless”, a “people pleaser”, and “very emotionless”.

She said this was showing through his appearances while visiting his hometown of Ingham, which had been smashed in heavy flooding last weekend.

“He’s definitely not speaking off a script, but he comes across on the nose as if he is reading off a script,” she said.

Ms Wright said there was a stark contrast between personalities of Mr Crisafulli and Opposition Leader Steven Miles.

“I kind of am missing Steven on the telly,” she said.

“At least he’ll smile, and he’s just a bit more personable.”

Kimberley Lusk

Retired Chef, 43, of Imbil

Ms Lusk says the Premier has “overcomitted” without achieving too much, while spending too much time doing social media selfies and videos.

“It’s disappointing to not see him tick too many of the boxes he promised us as voters he would,” she said.

“I think he really engaged and said he was going to do a lot of things, but it appears he had his own agenda, and that right now he’s busy implementing that.”

Ms Lusk was disappointed in the Indigenous policy Path to Treaty being dismissed without consultation, believing concerned stakeholders should have had more notice.

She said nothing practical had come about from the Adult Crime, Adult Time laws which was “terribly disappointing.”

Ms Lusk could see Mr Crisafulli’s passion while he visited flood damaged North Queensland communities including his hometown, but questioned why he needed to be there.

“He seems very overcomitted to a whole lot of things and that’s what it all ties in together … you can’t start things when you haven’t finished the stuff that you promised to finish,” she said.

Sarah Curry

Single Mother, 42 of Wavell Heights

Before the election Ms Curry said she was mostly concerned with sharply increasing rent rises.

Her biggest issue within the first 100 days was in Mr Crisafulli putting forward an abortions “gag order”, preventing further discussion in the Queensland Parliament this term.

“I’m very cautious about the move to the very conservative government, seeing what it will have to do with women’s rights.”

Ms Curry believed Mr Crisafulli had been an “uninspiring leader” who was focused on his own agenda.

“That’s what he’s there for, but I didn’t vote for him and he’s still not getting my vote,” she said.