Labor is prone to suffer a major defeat in Queensland. But the state elections have long caused surprises

On Saturday October 26, Queensland Premier Steven Miles' Labor Party will seek a fourth consecutive term in government, taking over David Crisafulli's Liberal National Party (LNP).

Although Labor won the previous election in 2020 comfortableOpinion polls leading as much as this election have consistently shown this pointed to an LNP victory.

Queensland's recent history shows that voters can result in dramatic election results, corresponding to the autumn of Labor in 2012 and its equally dramatic return to government in 2015. As there isn’t a upper house to envision government power , the winner will likely have relatively free rein to implement their political agenda.

A seamless trend of increased early voting means many Queenslanders have already made their verdict. But what were the large issues that dominated the election campaign and what priorities will the following government work towards?

The usual suspects

The major problems with concern Known to voters in Queensland are probably known to people in other states:

However, the 2 major parties have different priorities and approaches.

A campaign on crime and crises

The LNP is concentrated on attacking Labour's record. Crisafulli has largely tried to maintain the party informed by pointing to what they called “crises” in housing, juvenile crime, the price of living, health and government integrity the least the last 12 months.

The extent of juvenile crime, its causes and possible solutions include: Object the talk.

But the LNP has been keen to portray itself as proposing tougher solutions than its opponents. They have promised to vary juvenile justice laws to discourage offenders, under the slogan “Adult crime, maturity“.

They have also promised to offer “tough love” to at-risk youth through mandatory retraining Warehouse.

On other issues, they promise more efficient health services, incentives for home ownership and more Government transparency.

However, they’ve been careful to avoid more controversial topics and present a “small goal” for economic management. Interestingly, the LNP has largely confirmed that it is going to adopt lots of Labour's budget priorities Relief from the price of living.

Still, last-minute emphasis on a possible repeal of laws decriminalizing abortion and voluntary euthanasia threatened to derail their efforts careful messaging.

The LNP is returning to old ways of doing things and supporting a “indefinite” commitment to coal-fired power plants and the disposal of a controversial proposed dam.

Crisafulli has withdrawn his previous support for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Treaty.

If they win government, the LNP would likely shut down the fresh candidates too Investigation to seek out truth and healingThey claim they’ll as a substitute give attention to “practical” help for indigenous communities.

They also promise electoral law reform with the long-standing commitment, “corrupt” compulsory preferential voting and the repeal of laws that prohibited property Developer donations.

Progressive balancing act

Steven Miles took over from Annastacia Palaszczuk as Labor leader and prime minister lower than a 12 months ago.

Labor has also focused on using its time in office to handle essential issues while positioning itself as a force for progressive change.

They have warned of the LNP's potential “hidden” dangers and highlighted unpopular public service cuts within the last LNP governed.

They have provided direct relief for the price of living householdswith 50-cent public transit fares, $1,000 energy rebates for households and promised free lunches for the general public Pupils.

They expressly emphasized that this was a dividend from the increased royalties for coal mining Pursue.

When it involves housing, they’ve continued to give attention to solving the issue Undersupply of social and inexpensive housing alongside modest reforms Rights of tenants (Although price caps are excluded).

They promise a brand new era of presidency intervention to enhance competition Gasoline and energy retail.

On crime, Labor has followed the LNP's lead on some issues, corresponding to investing in additional police resources. They have also controversially ignored and emphasized the Human Rights Act, which requires the detention of young people Distraction as a substitute of punishment.

What's much more comforting to progressive voters is the undeniable fact that they’re strongly committed to maintaining their abortion and voluntary euthanasia laws intact. Labor will even proceed the transition renewable energy.

Dissatisfaction with the foremost parties

Despite their efforts, or perhaps due to Crisafulli's disciplined messaging, it doesn’t appear that voters have been persuaded to retain the federal government. There is a transparent mood for change.

However, it must be noted that this is just not exactly an unambiguous endorsement of Crisafulli or the LNP's entire agenda, as opinion polls show that it is just not particularly popular.

After lagging behind for a lot of the campaign, Miles continues to be behind but has caught up plenty of ground within the last week.

Whoever wins could have to manipulate at a time when increasingly individuals are becoming disillusioned mainstream parties.

Among those vying to keep up or increase their position Transverse seats In regional Queensland are the socially conservative Katter's Australian Party in addition to some popular local mayors running as independents.

Meanwhile, the Greens are pushing for a claim more Brisbane seats.

The smaller parties are working intensively to handle the continued problems Housing, Cost of livinghealth and crime. These are all difficult to resolve quickly and don't necessarily help hasty answers.

The next parliament must discover a option to represent a state whose public opinion is split between those in the town and people in the town regional areas across all essential topics.