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LNP is set for an easy win in Queensland, but its first term may pose a much greater challenge

It’s long been assumed the Queensland election of October 26 – to elect the state’s 58th (and second fixed, four-year) parliament – would be a tough ask for a tired-looking Labor government seeking a rare fourth term.

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Abortion debate erupts again after 'secret recording'

A colourful Queensland election campaign has taken another twist with allegations a "secret recording" reveals the opposition's intentions on abortion laws.

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‘Put them in a coffin’: could debate over Queensland’s ‘youth crime crisis’ take a dangerous turn?

While data suggests youth crime rates are at near-record lows, it’s become a totemic issue in the election campaign and that has Indigenous academics worried

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LNP candidate attacked in 'political shakedown'

A regional LNP candidate in the upcoming Queensland election was attacked just 20km from home, in what is being described as a political shakedown.

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Queensland LNP leader criticised for use of phrase considered derogatory term for Aboriginal children

Indigenous leaders say David Crisafulli’s use of term is a ‘racialised dog whistle’, whether he knows it or not

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘It’s going to be a bad result for Labor’ - Antony Green and Michael McKenna on the Qld election

Queenslanders vote on October 26 when, according to the polls, the almost decade-long Labor government is expected to be defeated.

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Premier seeks to defy polling and govern in own right

The leadership road hasn't been straight for Steven Miles as he hopes to defy the odds and win a fourth consecutive term for Labor in Queensland.

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'Slogan salad': Barbs exchanged at Qld election debate

The Queensland premier and opposition leader have butted heads in their second leadership debate, with abortion laws emerging as a key issue ahead of the poll.

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LNP drum up support after dancing around costings

The Queensland opposition has drummed up interest for its youth crime prevention measures after being accused of dancing around costings ahead of the election.

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Albanese backs Queensland premier’s opposition to nuclear power as early voting in state election opens

PM says Steven Miles’s plan to hold plebiscite on nuclear if Labor wins 26 October poll is a ‘matter for Queensland’ but he supports the stance

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Premier touts nuclear plebiscite as PM joins campaign

Queenslanders could vote twice at the next federal election with nuclear in the mix, after Premier Steven Miles vowed to hold a plebiscite if re-elected.

AAP

Leaders crumb over texts as early voting kicks off

A "Mediscare" text campaign has been launched by the opposition before the first ballots were cast for the Queensland election.

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Abortion wasn’t on the Queensland election agenda. So why is it now a threat to the LNP campaign?

Two weeks ago, suggestions David Crisafulli’s opposition had a ‘secret plan’ to limit abortion rights were dismissed as just a scare campaign. Now, not so much

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Tuckshop investment: Labor promises free school lunch

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has officially launched Labor's election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll to fanfare from supporters.

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Labor pitches $365m for 50 new GP clinics to woo voters

Two weeks out from election day, Queensland Labor has made a bold pitch to open 50 bulk-billing GP clinics as the opposition eyes a new dam in the southeast.

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Olympic clock ticking for Queensland election winners

Time is not running out for Brisbane 2032 but the clock will soon be ticking for whoever claims the October 26 Queensland election to ensure a Games success.

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Not Miles apart: premier hopeful of election comeback

Queensland's premier has started his re-election campaign on the right track but in an interview, he has conceded his party remains a long way behind.

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Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.

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David Crisafulli faces questions about LNP’s transgender plans after party official’s email revealed

Exclusive: Opposition is refusing to comment on message to members on Queensland election eve promoting ban on puberty blockers for minors

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'Handmaid's Tale': abortion law repeal call slammed

The heat is on Queensland's opposition leader as a conservative crossbench vows to challenge abortion laws in the likely event of a change in government.

The Guardian - AU

Crisafulli wedged on abortion as Katter party flags vote to criminalise terminations

Exclusive: Robbie Katter says he will immediately sponsor a bill to amend the current legislation if the LNP is elected this month

The Guardian - AU

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

Labor’s cave-ins on youth justice over the past two years were meant to neutralise the opposition’s attacks – but they appear to have merely emboldened the LNP

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Dodgy tweets and shirt dog Labor on Qld campaign trail

Decade-old social media posts have come back to haunt a Labor candidate ahead of the Queensland election, forcing the premier to step up in her defence.

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David Crisafulli announces ‘reset camps’ for youth ‘at risk’ of criminal behaviour

Youth advocates condemn $50m election pledge, likened to former Newman government’s failed bootcamps, as ‘overreach of power’

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It's all about health, poll campaign finds its pulse

Healthy living, happy voters. Labor and the LNP have put health front and centre in the Queensland election campaign.

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