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Robbie Katter to ‘test the parliament’ on abortion as Queensland election count continues

KAP leader questions motives of LNP candidates who concurred with his anti-abortion position during election campaign

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Chalmers says spending will remain measured as cost of living bites

Jim Chalmers has refused to commit to ramping up populist cost of living measures in response to Queensland’s election loss, and it’s one week until Americans go to the polls.

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Budget blowout won't impact police frontline: premier

A $116 million budget blowout will not impact frontline police services, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says as he vows to bolster their ranks.

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Afternoon Update: Dutton questions PM’s ‘strange’ flight upgrades; greenwashing case against Santos begins; and a celebration of long dogs

Albanese reportedly sought free Qantas flight upgrades directly from Alan Joyce while serving as transport minister and opposition leader

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Queenslanders capitulate to fear after a relentlessly cynical campaign

Political strategies don’t come out of a vacuum. The most effective capitalise on existing moods, prejudices and beliefs.

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Crunching the numbers on the Queensland election results, including silver linings for Labor

While this was undoubtedly a less-than-brilliant performance by the ALP, it could have been a lot worse.

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David Crisafulli and LNP take Queensland

The LNP is on track to take at least 48 seats in Queensland after its state election victory over the weekend, and the RBA’s November meeting could ‘slam the door’ on the possibility of a 2024 rate cut.

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Morning Mail: Greens blame Labor in Queensland election washup, conservative US influencer denied visa, carbon offsets ‘ineffectual’

Greens housing spokesperson says Queensland result shows Labor needs to stop fighting with his party

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Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

The votes are still being tallied but Queensland's newly-sworn in premier is already making big moves, vowing to release secret corruption reports.

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View from The Hill: Queensland’s lessons for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Adam Bandt’s band

Often state elections don’t mean much federally, but Saturday’s Queensland’s result does carry implications for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Adam Bandt.

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LNP will need to show Brisbane voters it can be a moderate government if it’s to stay in power

The party won decisively in the regions but was rejected by the city, which was scared off by the hard-right social views of some candidates

The Guardian - AU

Who Is Queensland’s New Premier? Everything You Need To Know About LNP’s David Crisafulli

"Queenslanders voted for hope over fear," the incoming premier shared.

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David Crisafulli will lead the first LNP government in Queensland in a decade. Who is he?

David Crisafulli, leader of the centre-right Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP), will be Queensland’s 41st Premier. The party will form majority government for the first time since 2012.

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'We are not the US': abortion erodes LNP winning margin

Ahead of a federal contest, Queensland voters have sent a clear message to the major political parties: do not repeal abortion laws.

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Crisafulli makes first speech as premier-elect; trucks deliver food aid to western NSW after power outages – as it happened

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Hold my beer: new premier hits ground running after win

Queensland's premier-elect has hit the ground running after a tight election race while Labor's Steven Miles says he hopes to stay on as opposition leader.

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David Crisafulli claims LNP victory in Queensland election, ending Labor’s decade-long reign

Outgoing premier Steven Miles concedes he cannot form majority government despite a last-minute vote surge

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David Crisafulli has narrowly won the Queensland election but the real fight has only just begun

With a very narrow majority to protect, Crisafulli will have no wriggle room to tolerate internal dissent – and that’s already begun

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LNP wins Queensland election, likely with a clear majority

With 45% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Queensland state election, The Poll Bludger’s results have the Liberal National Party (LNP) winning 38 of the 93 seats, Labor 26, Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) three and independents one.

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QLD election: David Crisafulli claims victory – as it happened

All the Queensland 2024 election news, as it unfolded

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Baby, it's been ruff working to snag every last vote

Premier Steven Miles and LNP leader David Crisafulli have campaigned down to the wire on election day, hugging babies, patting pups and snacking on sausages.

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Your armchair guide to the 2024 Queensland election

From the battleground seats and key issues, to minor parties wooing a polarised electorate, we answer all your questions as voters head to the polls

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Fresh start for Queensland as government falls

Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli has claimed victory in the Queensland election despite Premier Steven Miles casting doubt on the LNP's majority.

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Amy-Clare had an abortion. Queensland’s current debate around the issue makes her feel like a criminal

The Brisbane woman was told her baby was unlikely to make it to birth. She says an abortion is painful enough without ill-informed political discussion

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This man wants to lead Queensland. Has David Crisafulli done enough to become the state’s 41st premier?

He was the early favourite in the state election, but campaign cracks emerged over abortion and a pledge to get crime numbers down. Will voters still give him a shot?

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