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Just what’s going on in Queensland politics? : Comments
By Graham Young, published 15/5/2020Queensland’s parliamentary majority stands on a very jagged knife’s edge. Out of 93 seats the ruling ALP holds 48.
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However, no mention was made of the likely impact of the status gained by the Premier through the Coronavirus, except for the byelection in Currumbin, which could extend to the travel restrictions on North Queenslanders, which seem unfair to people in the tropics. Against that negative, it appears that most Queenslanders are quite satisfied that the Premier has done a good job at satisfying the concerns of all Queenslanders through a very stressful time, and will be judged well and fairly. Lastly, the swift sacking/departure of Jackie Trad relieves the pressure on the Government- a very astute move by the Premier. On that basis, the odds should favour Labor to retain government on 31 October.