Parties set sights on federal poll as state turns blue

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have plenty to absorb following the Queensland election. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor's loss at the Queensland election has forced a rethink for the federal government on its strategy for the next national poll, while the coalition is optimistic its Sunshine State success can be replicated.

After nine years of Labor rule, the Liberal National Party recorded a narrow victory with leader David Crisafulli sworn in as premier.