A victorious Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has thanked the people of Queensland as she declared victory in the 2020 state election, being returned for a third term as voters turned their backs on the LNP. But experts were left ‘gobsmacked’ by LNP leader Deb Frecklington’s concession speech.
It was a move straight out of Pauline Hanson’s playbook that helped Labor to a surprise majority government win at the election. Ironically, it came with the help of One Nation supporters.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has promised to ‘roll up her sleeves’ and immediately get back to work after winning a historic third term with a surprise swing as voters abandoned the LNP and One Nation.
Clive Palmer splashed millions trying to unseat Labor but come election day, he and his wife Anna disappeared from the campaign trail and spent the day on their luxury $8.3m mega yacht.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she is prepared to lose the looming October State Election over her Government’s tough border stance and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
There’s a huge amount at stake at the October 31 state election. But not just for Annastacia Palaszczuk, who just a few months ago looked to be in a winning position. A loss for the Opposition would have serious implications for the future of the LNP, writes Paul Williams.
The Greens will announce a generous plan that will save Queenslanders hundreds of millions of dollars – if the party wins the balance of power at next month’s state election.
With the Queensland state election coming in the next few weeks, here’s an early guide on what you need to know ahead of voting.
Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has defended her decision not to wear a mask on a near-full Qantas flight after being called out on social media.
Labor’s candidate for the ultra-marginal seat of Mundingburra will soon be decided, with a preselection ballot about to open. But a Party source said it was less than ideal, with the candidate to be announced less than 20 days before the election campaign officially kicks off.
Labor is yet to announce a candidate for one of the state’s most marginal seats while another party’s candidate doesn’t even live there. Here are the issues that count in the Townsville seat of Mundingburra.
Taxpayers are paying for billboards featuring pictures of Queensland MPs from both sides of politics less than two months from the looming October election. SEE THE BILLBOARDS.
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