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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Smee

A bizarre game of political chicken? How Queensland lurched to the right on law and order

Premier Steven Miles (right) looks on while opposition leader David Crisafulli speaks during a debate on 3 October ahead of the 2024 Queensland election on 26 October. At the outset of the campaign, the LNP announced an ‘adult time for adult crime’ policy.
Premier Steven Miles (right) looks on while opposition leader David Crisafulli speaks during a debate ahead of the 2024 Queensland election on 26 October. At the outset of the campaign, the LNP announced an ‘adult time for adult crime’ policy. Photograph: Dan Peled/AAP

Has the Queensland election campaign become a bizarre game of political chicken?

The economic debate has veered sharply to the left. The Liberal National party’s “small target” plan has involved adopting many of Labor’s policies, including cheap public transport fees and other cost-of-living handouts.

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