From obscurity to ‘two trainwreck interviews’: Dick ups ante on LNP money man
Treasurer Cameron Dick accused his LNP counterpart David Janetzki of stumbling through two interviews today after two weeks of low-profile campaigning.
Parties
Exclusive exit poll: Early voters smash Labor, turn on Premier
Early voters across Queensland are turning against Labor in droves – suggesting the government is set for a devastating defeat when the election is held in 10 days with several senior ministers at major risk.
Ruthless Labor won the campaign. But sorry Premier, it’s time to go
Queenslanders have warmed to Steven Miles, but based on Labor’s track record it is time to give the other mob a go, writes the editor.
This campaign was nothing like we expected – and that’s a good thing
That David Crisafulli has lost most of his lead as preferred premier reminds us that campaigns still matter, writes Paul Williams.
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Sad moment deputy-in-waiting stooped to Trumpian lows
Jarrod Bleijie has returned fire at Steven Miles with a barrage of personal attacks more becoming a playground bully, writes the editor.
How factions will stand, leadership contenders after a Labor wipeout
Union boss Gary Bullock’s grip on Labor would survive the party’s predicted wipeout and set up a tight leadership tussle.
Remember 1995: Party elder warns LNP not to count its chickens
The only LNP leader beside Campbell Newman to become premier in the past 35 years has reminded the party of a previous poll it thought it had in the bag.
No TV for you: LNP to hit youth offenders where it hurts
Children in prison would be punished for not going to school, have their television taken from them if they misbehave and be forced into isolation if they abuse guards under the LNP’s latest youth crime measures.
‘Very deceitful person’: Premier’s most explosive Crisafulli spray yet
David Crisafulli’s “entire campaign is based on a series of lies”, Premier Steven Miles says, as he targets the Opposition Leader’s commitment to implement truth in political advertising laws.
Race to the bottom: Truth laws too late for this campaign
There may be no deep snarkiness and personal attacks in this election campaign, but the call to end the distorted truths in political adverts will come too late, writes the editor.
Two uninspiring choices more focused on winning than reforming
Queensland voters will be forced to choose between two unambitious visions, writes state political editor Hayden Johnson.
Trust this lot? Pollster reveals voters not buying the sales pitch
Only one of four political parties vying for office on October 26 are trusted more than they are distrusted, Roy Morgan polling shows. The most trusted party might surprise you.
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