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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent

David Crisafulli came out of Cyclone Alfred looking like a leader. His real danger lies within the LNP

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and the Queensland premier, David Crisafulli, at the emergency services complex at Kedron
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and the Queensland premier, David Crisafulli, at the emergency services complex at Kedron as Cyclone Alfred loomed. Photograph: Jono Searle/AAP

There was something different about David Crisafulli – even if it wasn’t immediately clear what had changed – as the Queensland premier addressed the state about the looming threat from Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Leading through a natural disaster is a rite of passage for a Queensland leader. There’s also little anyone can do to prepare. It’s a brutal “learn on the job” experience that requires difficult calls with imperfect information.

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