Queensland election 2024 as it happened:David Crisafulli declares victory,saying Queensland has voted for a majority LNP government
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Queensland election 2024 as it happened:David Crisafulli declares victory,saying Queensland has voted for a majority LNP government

David Crisafulli says the LNP must prove itself worthy of governing long-term,reminding the party faithful “we haven’t won back-to-back elections in this state since 1986”. Look back on our live coverage of the night’s events.

  • bySean Parnell,Felicity Caldwell andRosanna Ryan

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The revolution Qld’s major party leaders didn’t want to talk about
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The revolution Qld’s major party leaders didn’t want to talk about

“This is the biggest gold rush in the history of capitalism,” says one AI expert,but neither leader has factored it in.

  • byWilliam Davis andCatherine Strohfeldt
Where can I vote? Do I number every box? What you need to know about the Queensland state election
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Where can I vote? Do I number every box? What you need to know about the Queensland state election

It’s been almost four weeks since the election campaign began – and Saturday is your last chance to vote. Here’s what you need to know.

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Queensland at a crossroad:Fight for state power comes down to the wire
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Queensland at a crossroad:Fight for state power comes down to the wire

Australia’s third-largest state will elect its next government on Saturday. Will the LNP win for only the third time in 35 years,or has Labor found enough ground?

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Get ready,Queensland. We’re about to move into permanent campaign mode
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Get ready,Queensland. We’re about to move into permanent campaign mode

Even if he doesn’t lead Labor to government this weekend,Steven Miles’ chase for votes has set the scene for Queensland’s first four-year election campaign – starting on Monday.

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Crisafulli ‘categorically’ rules out leading a minority government
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Crisafulli ‘categorically’ rules out leading a minority government

With polls suggesting a hung parliament is possible,David Crisafulli has ruled out doing any crossbench deals to form a minority LNP government.

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Crisafulli walks back key crime commitment on election eve
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Crisafulli walks back key crime commitment on election eve

The LNP leader has added a caveat to his vow to resign as premier if victim numbers don’t go down. Steven Miles says he’s “moved the goal posts the day before the election”.

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In pictures:Miles and Crisafulli in a political power struggle
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In pictures:Miles and Crisafulli in a political power struggle

With the last votes to be lodged in a matter of days,the Labor and LNP leaders are leaving nothing to chance.

LNP to ‘flatten’ spending on consultants to help fund election pledges
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LNP to ‘flatten’ spending on consultants to help fund election pledges

With the election almost upon us,both major parties have formally spelt out how they plan to pay for all the promises. But questions remain.

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LNP says public service jobs are safe. Union warns of Newman-style cuts
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LNP says public service jobs are safe. Union warns of Newman-style cuts

In a savage attack on the LNP,the public sector union has warned members of job cuts if David Crisafulli is premier next week.

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How third-party players are spending big to influence Qld’s election
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How third-party players are spending big to influence Qld’s election

Mining companies,unions and other groups with skin in the game are trying to sway the election amid new funding laws.

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