Queensland votes
- Perspective
- Queensland government
What two inquiries and forced debate reveal about LNP and Labor’s lull
More than 18-months into government, the LNP is yet to fully shed its opposition-era attack footing. But Labor is also still struggling to find its feet as one.
- Matt Dennien
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Labor backs Miles, despite humbling Stafford byelection result
The party room might be backing Steven Miles, but he’s likely to feel intense external scrutiny after Labor’s margin was trimmed in a heartland Brisbane seat secured via Greens preferences.
- James Hall and William Davis
Labor claims knife-edge victory in Stafford byelection despite swing to LNP
With 75 per cent of the vote counted, Labor was facing a 4 per cent swing to the LNP in the north Brisbane seat late on Saturday night.
- Matt Dennien
‘Shame on you’: Premier and pro-Palestine activist clash at Stafford byelection booth
The activist-turned-independent candidate confronted Queensland’s premier at a Chermside polling booth, where he was handing out flyers on Saturday.
- Courtney Kruk
- Perspective
- Queensland government
Unedifying end to Stafford race reveals much – even before the result
In a parliament of repeatedly plumbed new depths, this week saw more, as major parties escalated attacks into a polling day likely to only amplify them further.
- Matt Dennien
Health at heart of Stafford byelection blitz
A week out from the poll, Queensland’s major parties have traded barbs over health policy and hospital funding in a bid to win over voters.
- Cloe Read
Candidates have their say on concerns that will decide the Stafford byelection
The cost-of-living, safety, and transport were the main issues raised by residents at a candidates’ forum on Wednesday night.
- Dominique Tassell
Stafford voters are picking a new MP. Here’s what you need to know
While only voters in the northern Brisbane seat will be required to vote, the result will shape broader political debate.
- Matt Dennien
Mind the byelection for Metro North chief in curious committee call-up
This week in our Queensland public sector column, Public Circus details a health service’s political run-in, a council’s AI warning, Powerlink’s (coming) new boss, and more.
- Matt Dennien
- Perspective
- Queensland government
A fragile truce, and a funeral, launch parties’ scramble for Stafford
After a snap byelection call, Labor and the LNP briefly paused campaigns this week to farewell Jimmy Sullivan. Now, seven others have thrown their hats in the ring.
- Matt Dennien