The Liberal National Party has secured a majority government in the sunshine state, though not in the landslide many expected. Here’s where the election was won and lost, and what’s to come.
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While Labor did not suffer the landslide defeat that had been predicted a few months ago, the comeback was not enough to hold on to government.
Energised by Roe v Wade being overturned in the US, a subset of Australian conservatives are embracing the tactics that dominate American politics.
If the polls are correct, David Crisafulli will become Queensland’s next premier on October 26. But once in office, there are several difficult issues waiting for him.
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced free school lunches if Labor is re-elected on October 26. The Greens also have a similar idea.
As AI becomes ever more prevalent, it’s being used more frequently in political advertising. But there needs to be tighter regulations and safeguards around it so people know what they’re looking at.
Despite offering billions in health and cost-of-living measures, the Queensland Labor government appears headed for defeat in the October state election.
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Associate Professor of Politics and Journalism, Griffith University, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer in Communication, Griffith University
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Lecturer In Nutrition & Dietetics, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Senior Lecturer in US History, College of Human Sciences and Culture, Flinders University
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Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University