Down to the wire – but underdog may crash LNP’s two-horse race
There are two frontrunners in the nailbiting preselection for the LNP in a Gold Coast by-election, but another breakout candidate can’t be dismissed.
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‘Beyond disappointing’: Opposition leader slammed over ‘no’ Voice stance
Opposition leader David Crisafulli’s decision to not support the Voice to Parliament is “beyond disappointing”, the state government says. VOTE IN THE POLL
LNP selects teachers to run in vacant ALP wards at election
Two teachers will make a run for a pair of highly contested local government wards at next year’s council election, with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner unveiling the fast-tracked preselections on Sunday.
Confirmed: Last minute entrant in battle for Fadden
A last minute nominee has confirmed their decision to enter the battle for LNP Fadden candidate with only hours to spare before nominations close.
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Crisafulli calls for ‘unity’ as Springborg voted LNP president
To a standing ovation at the LNP state conference, Lawrence Springborg has been crowned the LNP’s new president as parliamentary leader David Crisafulli called for “unity not vengeance”.
‘Test of leadership’: Crisafulli’s push to diversify LNP
David Crisafulli will push for women and people from multicultural backgrounds to run as LNP candidates in some of the most important seats for the party.
‘Not a done deal’: Newman and LibDems in talks for ‘weeks’
Senior Liberal Democrats say they have been talking with Campbell Newman for weeks about the potential for him to run in the Senate for them, but say it is not yet a done deal.
Campbell Newman announces shock resignation
Former Queensland premier Campbell Newman has sensationally announced he is resigning as a member of the LNP – but it’s not the end of his political career.
‘New direction’: Last minute concession rocks the LNP
In a shock 11th-hour concession, LNP President Cynthia Hardy has stood aside for the ascension of party stalwart Lawrence Springborg.
Cyclone sweeps through LNP state conference
People were expecting the winds of change to sweep through the LNP state conference, but it’s actually been hit by a category-five cyclone, writes Jessica Marszalek.
‘It’s a free country’: LNP’s backbench powerplayer refuses to be cancelled
Outspoken LNP Senator Matt Canavan wants to become an “uncancellable” voice for regional Queensland, even if that means challenging his own government.
George Christensen slams ‘faceless’ LNP bigwigs for party’s problems
OUTGOING Queensland MP George Christensen has thrown a grenade at his own party, slamming the “faceless men and women” of the LNP state executive for reeking of “incompetency”.
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