Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Messenger and Ben Smee

Shock losses to LNP and Greens in Queensland elections sound warning for Labor ahead of October poll

Queensland Premier Steven Miles said the results of the Ipswich West and Inala byelections were ‘very bad’ news for his Labor government.
Queensland premier Steven Miles said the results of the Ipswich West and Inala byelections were ‘very bad’ news for his Labor government. Photograph: Jono Searle/AAP

Queensland premier Steven Miles concedes massive swings against his government at the Ipswich West and Inala byelections are “very bad” for the Labor party and could result in a wipeout at the October general election if it doesn’t acknowledge the message sent by voters.

Labor lost the safe seat of Ipswich West to the Liberal National party after a two-party swing of about 18%.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.