Queensland’s newest LNP MP sparks glee – from his former state politics opponents Election of Colin Boyce to federal parliament leads to a series of taunts from state Labor frontbenchers The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022
Qld by-election set after LNP MP's switch The central Queensland electorate of Callide will go to the polls after Liberal National MP Colin Boyce was elected to federal parliament. AAP · May 24, 2022
Power of the youth vote changes Queensland's political landscape Young voters like 28-year-old Hugh Thomas changed Queensland's political landscape in the weekend's federal election. The ABC examines three Brisbane seats that swung to the Greens and the power of the youth vote in the results. ABC News · May 23, 2022
Why Labor is likely to win a House of Representatives majority despite a 33% primary vote With 73% of enrolled voters counted, the ABC is calling 73 of the 151 House of Representatives seats for Labor, 54 for the Coalition, 15 Others and nine in doubt. Labor is likely to win Lyons, while the Coalition should win Bass, Cowper and Sturt. The Coalition is currently just… The Conversation · May 23, 2022
Hinkler election winner Keith Pitt says Nationals not to blame for Coalition loss Keith Pitt says the Nationals take no responsibility for the Coalition losing government and he believes the cashless debit card is not necessarily on the way out. ABC News · May 23, 2022
The election showed Australia's huge appetite for stronger climate action. What levers can the new government pull? As the polls closed on Saturday night, most election commentary focused on the dispiriting campaign where both major parties avoided any substantial division on policy issues and instead focused on negatively framing the opposing leader. The Conversation · May 23, 2022
Voters sick of party fights: Palaszczuk Queensland's premier says voters rejected the outgoing Morrison government's climate change policies and warned that voters are sick of adversarial politics. AAP · May 23, 2022
Greens celebrate 'shifting tectonic plates' in Queensland politics as losing rival candidates go to ground Queensland's losing LNP and Labor candidates in three inner-city Brisbane seats decline requests to speak to media, following a historic "greenslide" swing towards the Greens. ABC News · May 22, 2022
Incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese says Labor is ready to take charge, can end 'climate wars' Counting to determine the winners of several key electorates is continuing, as one independent warns Labor will need to take a stronger stance on climate change if it needs support to form government. ABC News · May 21, 2022
Australian Greens hail ‘best result ever’ with dramatic gains in lower house and Senate Leader Adam Bandt celebrates ‘massive mandate’ and says Greens are willing to talk to Anthony Albanese if Labor fails to win majority government The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2022
Federal election night: what we know so far The Coalition loses government but it is not clear whether Labor has achieved a big enough swing to form majority government The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2022
Election 2022: 24 key seats to watch tonight ahead of an election result Polls have closed in the eastern states and the counting has started. Keep an eye on these key seats which could change hands and decide the election result. ABC News · May 21, 2022
Social media getting spammed by big-spending politicians in Qld despite election ad blackout Some Queensland politicians are spending thousands this week to advertise on your Facebook, Instagram and other social media feeds, in a last-ditch effort to grab your attention while radio and television adverts are banned in the closing stages of the election campaign. ABC News · May 20, 2022
Results in key Queensland seats in the federal election The Sunshine State is home to several key seats that could prove critical to the outcome of the electoral race. So which electorates should you be watching? Here's a quick guide on the seats to keep an eye on this federal election. ABC News · May 20, 2022
The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2022 Everything you need to know about the election From polling places to opinion polls, we’ve compiled all the information you need for the optimal election day experience
The New Daily · May 20, 2022 Morrison’s whistle-stops span the nation, but five MPs were left to fight their own battles Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conspicuous absence from five battleground seats has underscored his greatest challenge this election.
The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2022 Anger over aircraft noise expected to boost Greens’ election chances in Brisbane Voting in three seats likely to be impacted by response to opening of second runway at airport
ABC News · May 20, 2022 Could 'the Christian lobby' make the second safest LNP seat of Groom not so safe? A history of "evangelical piety" and a modern religious split could see one of the safest Coalition seats in the country finally forced to go to preferences.
ABC News · May 19, 2022 Climate and cost of living reshape key election issues for undecided Queensland voters After recovering from bushfires and floods while grappling with a cost of living and housing crisis, voters' priorities in battleground Queensland have changed. So how will this impact decisions as voters head to the polls tomorrow?
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022 Watch the margins: competitive market forces have come to Australia’s rural electorates Community-based independents, regional migration and the magic of electoral marginality have the capacity to make sitting MPs work harder for every vote
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022 The federal election questions soon to be resolved in Queensland Analysis: the state that has a history of favouring incumbents is facing a rightwing battle for the Senate and a potential Green wave in the city
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022 This election, are the teals ready to take on the fossil fuel lobby that’s captured the major parties? Historians of tomorrow will puzzle over why an election preceded by fire and floods hasn’t centred on the future to which both parties are committing us
AAP · May 19, 2022 LNP blasts Qld deputy premier's GP 'slur' Queensland's opposition leader has slammed the deputy premier for blaming GPs for ongoing capacity pressure at public hospitals.
ABC News · May 18, 2022 Agriculture provides a steady hand during mining booms and busts, but does it get enough support? Agriculture has been a steady hand as the big money flows in and out of central Queensland mines, so what do those on the land want from this election?
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022 Amanda Stoker targets Christian right in hopes of retaining Queensland Senate seat Assistant minister for women spends big on Facebook while narrowcasting to men’s rights supporters and anti-abortion campaigners