Voters have turned out to cast their vote in the 2020 Queensland state election as politicians wait for their fates to be decided.
Thunderstorms with possible hail are predicted on Saturday afternoon as voters decide who will be Queensland's next premier.
While the return of the democracy sausage adds a sense of the familiar,the pandemic has radically reshaped this election.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and LNP Leader Deb Frecklington have faced off in the second and final debate of the campaign. It followed the announcement the NSW border will open next week except for Sydney.
Analysis of campaign media coverage lays bare the conflicting strategies of the major parties as Labor has sought to ensure a pandemic-focused election.
The LNP has revealed its election costings today,showing $5 billion in election promises while insisting it can achieve a surplus in the next four years.
Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deb Frecklington have faced off in the first of two debates in the final stretch of the election campaign this afternoon as they work to convince every remaining voter.
Outgoing Labor Minister Kate Jones has slammed Clive Palmer's attack ads as"disgraceful lies". Meanwhile Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been dealt a broadside by former Labor Premier Peter Beattie.
Both major parties have traded blows over the release of detailed breakdowns for their multibillion-dollar pledges,with Labor's showing one health promise came with a catch.
Labor says it makes no apologies for borrowing money to fund its election promises as it releases its full election costings today,putting pressure on the LNP to do the same.
Deb Frecklington and Annastacia Palaszczuk both descended on Townsville again on Sunday to slug it out over a trifecta of seats that could make or break they campaigns.