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.
Parties
Final verdict: Premier dominates as two big mistakes cost Crisafulli
The Courier-Mail’s panel of undecided voters say that after 26 days, the leaders have still left many issues unanswered. WATCH THE VIDEO
The explosive past of the man helping to lead Qld’s One Nation revolt
If Pauline Hanson’s ‘favourite son’ James Ashby takes the scenic Queensland seat of Keppel, locals and the media might be in for some ‘explosive’ moments, writes Mark Furler.
‘Alarm bells’: Parties’ big differences on climate, coal
Conservation groups have scored Queensland’s political parties on how well they would protect the environment, with a chasm opening up between the two majors on how they’ll specifically reduce emissions.
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Former mayor hoping to ride swing against Labor in Rockhampton
Former long-time mayor Margaret Strelow is facing a knife-edge battle to win the seat of Rockhampton in the Queensland election, according to exclusive exit poll results. Preference swaps with be key if the independent is to win.
‘What’s best for the country’: How Cairns is voting ahead of state election
The state election is set to be a tight battle if pre-polling results are indicative in the seat of Cairns. See the results here.
Ill-thought: Crisafulli may have signed his own political death warrant
By staking his job as premier on a decrease in victims of crime, David Crisafulli failed to consider one factor, writes Terry Goldsworthy.
Changes to police pursuits under an elected LNP after 13-year ban
David Crisafulli has promised an extra 1600 police recruits and vowed to find a ‘balance’ between safety and effective crime fighting as some officers push for changes to pursuit policy.
Janetzki pressured to release LNP costs as survey reveals discontent
If the LNP wins next week’s election, David Janetzki is set to take charge of a $98bn budget, however as voting already begins he has failed to release the LNP’s full economic plan. A new survey reveals the discontent of his constituents.
Mediscare 2.0: Labor hits back at LNP’s mass text campaign
An LNP mass text campaign calling on voters to stop a so-called patients tax by changing the government has been slammed as dishonest. And now Labor has returned the favour.
‘Still in this fight’: Cheers as Miles boasts of achievements at launch
Party faithfuls erupted in cheers as Steven Miles reeled off his achievements over his ten months as Premier during his speech at the Labor campaign launch.
Qld election: LNP pledges to tackle congestion in high-growth area
The LNP has promised to create a second road to Highfields if it wins government, but the project’s chief advocate Trevor Watts can’t guarantee it will start construction in the next term.
The explosive, emotive issue that just made Crisafulli a bigger target
David Crisafulli’s carefully crafted small-target campaign has been blown open by a crossbench hand grenade, writes Paul Williams.
Cannabis cakes to kid crims: Inside Tantari’s first test against Lee, rivals
From candidate anecdotes about the “devil’s lettuce” and bold calls to take on “terrorising” teen criminals, here’s how the Hervey Bay MP’s first public comparison with his election opponents went down at a colourful meeting.
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