Pt 2 Qld election blog 2015 – #qldvotes #qldpol: @Qldaah

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Welcome to part 2 of the Queensland election coverage. The below entries cover the period from January 17 – 21. To follow the Twitter stream, see #qldvotes.

List of Qld election blogs

• Jan 06 – Jan 16: Pt 1 Qld election blog 2015.
• Jan 17 – Jan 21: Pt 2 Qld election blog 2015.
• Jan 22 – Jan 25: Pt 3 Qld election blog 2015.
• Jan 26 – Jan 28: Pt 4 Qld election blog 2015.
• Jan 29 – Jan 30: Pt 5 Qld election blog 2015.
• Jan 31 – Feb 02: Pt 6 Qld election blog 2015.
• Feb 03 – Feb 05: Pt 7 Qld election blog 2015.
• Feb 06 – Feb 09: Pt 8 Qld election blog 2015.
• Feb 10 – Feb 11: Pt9 Qld election blog 2015.
• An archive of The Courier Mail’s front pages during election 2015.

Highlights

• Joshua Robertson and Bridie Jabour write, “With the premier’s hold on his inner-Brisbane seat of Ashgrove looking shaky, we look at four contenders who could take his place if the Liberal National party regains power without him”: If the LNP wins but Campbell Newman loses, who would lead Queensland?
• Bridie Jabour writes, “”I know you can be overwhelmed, and you can be underwhelmed, but can you ever just be whelmed?” pondered Chastity in the teen classic 10 Things I Hate About You”: LNP quietly launches its Queensland election bid amid whelming scenes.
• Dr Terry Goldsworthy writes, “Queensland’s Liberal National government has made law and order – particularly its anti-bikie laws – a key part of its re-election pitch”: The revealing facts on bikie laws and crime in Queensland.
• Bridie Jabour on camera, “speaks to residents and a Queensland University of Technology political scientist, Clive Bean, about the looming vote”: Campbell Newman’s electorate of Ashgrove yet to catch election fever.

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Important messages from Antony Green

• Antony Green’s Queensland election guide is now online

Why Campbell Newman and LNP embrace Peter Beattie from 2001 urging voters to 'just vote 1' http://t.co/MzwQ6OHZhl #qldvotes

— Antony Green (@AntonyGreenABC) January 18, 2015

Summary of the candidates and parties contesting the 2015 Queensland election http://t.co/HfGwJl5WCQ #qldvotes #qldpol

— Antony Green (@AntonyGreenABC) January 13, 2015

My election calculator for Queensland is now published at http://t.co/gidcUk48VQ #qldvotes #qldpol

— Antony Green (@AntonyGreenABC) January 8, 2015

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(January 21, 2015) Day 16 – The economy stupid

ReachTEL poll for 7 News Brisbane

• Bridie Jabour reports, “The Liberal National party (LNP) has increased its statewide primary vote, widening its lead over the Labor party in the lead-up to the election by five percentage points”: Fresh poll puts Campbell Newman further in front.

#qldvotes ReachTEL TPP to LNP 52% pic.twitter.com/XYaW2VRzxn

— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 21, 2015

#qldvotes ReachTEL Preferred party LNP 42% pic.twitter.com/dYMnBz2mcV

— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 21, 2015

#qldvotes Preferred premier after @theqldpremier is now Speaker @FionaSimpsonMP pic.twitter.com/jyVvb2ex6A

— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 21, 2015

#qldvotes 60.1% think the LNP will win. pic.twitter.com/W3ARCWzXT0

— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 21, 2015

News, opinion and analysis

• Terry Barnes writes, “Despite what the critics might say, instead of harming Campbell Newman’s re-election prospects in Queensland, the odds are Tony Abbott’s presence could have made them that much better”: Abbott damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t.

#qldvotes The economy stupid?@couriermail drops the comma."The economy, stupid" – James Carville. #ImWithStupid pic.twitter.com/Kvl4QmsZ1x

— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 20, 2015

#qldvotes CM moves to counter Alan Jones with fossil fuel CEO evoking Newman's parochialism http://t.co/LgGO0PQ5cd pic.twitter.com/gotN4K5qxI

— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 21, 2015

LNP MP for Mermaid Beach Ray Stevens goes feral

• @NoFibs: “When Queensland Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk diverted from her “Crime and Corruption Commission” speech in parliament on Thursday to ask a rhetorical question, she didn’t expect the answer to come so brazenly”: A developer in the House, ‘Mermaid’ Ray Stevens.
• Kym Agius reports, “Newman Government MP Ray Stevens became agitated and did “a dance” outside a polling booth after a journalist asked him about his controversial cable car development in the Gold Coast hinterland”: Mermaid Beach MP Ray Stevens ‘aggressive and juvenile’ when asked about controversial development.
• Amy Remeikis reports, “There is flipping the bird. And then there is becoming the bird. Gold Coast LNP MP Ray Stevens did the second while being questioned by a reporter on Wednesday”: Mermaid MP Ray Stevens dances, flaps like a bird.
• Dave Donovan reports, “It would be almost funny if it wasn’t so disgraceful — the conduct of LNP Assistant Minister Ray Stevens outside the Mermaid Beach pre-polling booth on the Gold Coast this morning (21/1/15)”: Mermaid Ray implodes at Nobby’s Beach over Cableway.

VIDEO: Rude Mermaid Ray Stevens goes aggro in the most juvenile fashion today at Nobby's Beach. http://t.co/UheV9xpLQh Amazing behaviour.

— Dave Donovan (@davrosz) January 21, 2015

Voters dislike bikie sentencing laws

• Queenslanders are deeply uneasy about the LNP Government’s mandatory sentencing laws targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs, data gathered by Vote Compass indicates”: Vote Compass finds voters uneasy about bikie sentencing laws.

Cairns –

We're at the building site of a Singapore developer's planned residential block, first in CNS since GFC #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/3IwUJ3X2UT

— Sarah Elks (@sarahelks) January 21, 2015

Then there're these ETU blokes, calling @theqldpremier a grub for selling out FNQ and assets #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/fbP421zZiY

— Sarah Elks (@sarahelks) January 21, 2015

Campbell Newman @theqldpremier touches down in Cairns to campaign for the first time, on Day 16 #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/9ShD9mW5hr

— Sarah Elks (@sarahelks) January 20, 2015

Acland mine – Donations to New Hope Coal

• Amy Remeikis reports, “The addition of Alan Jones and Dr Chris Davis to the campaign fray could be having more of an impact on conservative voters than the government would like”: Alan Jones, Chris Davis hitting harder than Labor.
• Sarah Elks reports, “Campbell Newman has denied allegations by broadcaster Alan Jones that political donations influenced the approval of a coal mine expansion, after dismissing the claims as Labor Party smear:” Newman denies claim donors influenced Acland mine approval.
• Joshua Robertson reports, “New details emerge of donation from New Hope Coal director to minister who oversaw air pollution clearance for coalmine expansion”: Newman government under scrutiny over coal donation.
• Tony Moore and Kim Stephens report, “Campbell Newman questioned the need to extract more coal in central Queensland in 2011, citing its environmental impact, a video released by anti-coal protesters reveals”: Campbell Newman asked for coal ‘alternatives’ in 2011.

New Hope director Bill Grant gave $2,000 personal cheque to @IanWalker_MP prior to 2012 #qldvotes & pollution rpt: http://t.co/vO0PAefOeN

— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 21, 2015

Police union says Newman lied

• Matt Watson reports, “Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers has called Premier Campbell Newman a liar over the promise of funding for an anti-violence campaign”: Police union president says Campbell Newman lied on funding for Safe Night Out strategy.
• Sarah Elks reports, “Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has dismissed as a “misunderstanding” claims from the police union boss that the premier lied over police funding”: Lie over police funding was mere misunderstanding says Newman.

Not crucial to like me, says Newman

• Chris O’Brien writes, “Journalists who focus full time on a sporting code will end up spending a lot of time with the players and each other”: Premier distinguishes between likeability and electability.

Police inspecting graffitied @theqldpremier campaign trailer @9NewsBrisbane #9newscomau pic.twitter.com/PKY4OW0VNF

— Kath Landers (@KathLanders) January 20, 2015

Vandalising political posters is never acceptable. Use your vote, not spray cans, to make your voice heard. #teamkate #qldpol #qldvotes

— Kate Jones (@katejonesqld) January 20, 2015

Ferny Grove – Rebuilding TAFE

Addressing roadside rally TAFE Ferny Grove @AnnastaciaMP @abcnews #qldpol #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/z5ob4CKyT6

— Chris O'Brien (@COBrienBris) January 20, 2015

TAFE rally @QLDLabor @AnnastaciaMP Ferny Grove #qldvotes #qldpol @abcnews pic.twitter.com/muipOsNtov

— Chris O'Brien (@COBrienBris) January 20, 2015

https://twitter.com/bkjabour/status/557677950108467201

Labor policy not to preference One Nation

If you are going to vote early for the #Broadwater electorate, here's a How to Vote card for you #qldvotes #gcpols pic.twitter.com/K8YmG0wTXG

— Penny Toland (@PennyToland) January 20, 2015

@Qldaah Policy…we never preference One Nation candidates

— Penny Toland (@PennyToland) January 21, 2015

No preference deal to LNP or Labor from KAP

"There is no way we will be giving our preferences to either Labor or the LNP," Mr Hopper said.
"Point blank no way." #qldvotes

— KAT FEENEY💃🚲🤪 (@katherinefeeney) January 21, 2015

KAP leader Ray Hopper "rules out preference deal with either major party (due to) irreconcilable differences" particularly asset sales

— KAT FEENEY💃🚲🤪 (@katherinefeeney) January 21, 2015

Asset leasing and buy back

• Amy Remeikis reports, “The Premier says no, but the Treasurer has been more cautious as the government attempts to answer whether Queensland will have to buy back infrastructure at the end of its asset-lease program”: Premier says no, Treasurer more cautious.

Campaign trail

Campaigning in #QLD 's largest electorate http://t.co/fY9CBTmOkH @abcnorthwestqld @RobKatter3 #qldpol #MountIsa pic.twitter.com/KkSkiyRWhD

— Blythe Moore 💉💉 (@Blythe_Moore) January 16, 2015

https://twitter.com/GlenElmesMP/status/557705515623809025

Out doorknocking in Paradise Point…this is the lovely Joyce…100 years and 6 months old!!!! #qldvotes #Broadwater pic.twitter.com/mJbudmbc1L

— Penny Toland (@PennyToland) January 21, 2015

Cartoons and humour

https://twitter.com/NemoForQLD/status/557753834815385601

(January 20, 2015) Day 15 – Labor’s bare knuckles launch

News, opinion and analysis

• @NoFibs: “Series of videos showing the path taken in dismantling the Fitzgerald Inquiry’s Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) which ultimately led to the sacking of the Parliamentary Crime and Misconduct Committee (PCMC)”: Quick vids: The sacking of the PCMC and the scent of corruption.

#frontpages @Couriermail
"Who said we don't put Labor on the front page".
The snide story is 50% about Newman. pic.twitter.com/aOc7nFd4K7

— John (@John_Hanna) January 19, 2015

Ashgrove

• Bridie Jabour on camera, “speaks to residents and a Queensland University of Technology political scientist, Clive Bean, about the looming vote”: Campbell Newman’s electorate of Ashgrove yet to catch election fever.

Tony Abbott not required in Queensland

• “Prime Minister Tony Abbott says Queensland Premier Campbell Newman doesn’t need him to “hold his hand” in the campaign for the state’s January 31 election”: Campbell Newman doesn’t need me, says Tony Abbott.
• “Prime Minister Tony Abbott says he will not be joining Queensland Premier Campbell Newman on the state election campaign”: Abbott confirms he will not be joining the LNP’s re-election campaign.

Alan Jones controversy

• Sarah Elks reports, “Top-rating radio broadcaster Alan Jones has vowed to ratchet up pressure on Campbell Newman during the Queensland election, threatening to disclose damaging revelations on the airwaves”: Watch this space, warns Alan Jones, as Campbell Newman is in his sights.
• Sarah Elks reports, “Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has repeatedly refused to say whether he visited broadcaster Alan Jones’s Sydney home in 2012 to promise a controversial coal mine would not be expanded”: Newman silent over Alan Jones on coal mine.

The truth about bikie laws and crime

• Dr Terry Goldsworthy writes, “Queensland’s Liberal National government has made law and order – particularly its anti-bikie laws – a key part of its re-election pitch”: The revealing facts on bikie laws and crime in Queensland.

Asset leasing and buy back

• Amy Remeikis reports, “The LNP still cannot rule out that Queenslanders will have to buy back the state’s asset infrastructure at the end of their lease, but says voters just need “certainty” over its “clear plan”: State might have to buy back assets.

Labor launch

• Matt Eaton and Eric Tlozek report, “Queensland Labor leader Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched her party’s bid for a return to power, saying the LNP has opened the door to corruption during its first term of government”: LNP opened door to corruption, Annastacia Palaszczuk says at Labor campaign launch.
• Bridie Jabour reports, “With Labor holding just nine of the Queensland’s parliament 89 seats, the party’s chances of victory are slight at best, but try telling that to the true believers”: Labor faithful look on the bright side at their campaign launch, despite the odds.
• Bridie Jabour reports, “Bill Shorten introduces Annastacia Palaszczuk as the next premier at campaign launch where she unveils only policies that can be afforded without asset sales”: Palaszczuk opts for frugality and federal help in Queensland Labor election bid.
• Amy Remeikis reports, “Labor has promised to “rescue” the state’s TAFE system, have an “advance Queensland” focus on seniors and build the regions during its Ipswich campaign launch”: Labor would ‘rescue’ TAFE, build regions.
• Amy Remeikis reports, “On the same stage where she stood as a St Mary’s school girl and accepted speech night awards, Labor leader Annastacia Palaszczuk was treated to a hero’s welcome from her party’s “true believers” at its official campaign launch on Tuesday”: Palaszczuk comes full circle at Labor launch.

Ipswich Civic Centre, venue of @QLDLabor @AnnastaciaMP #qldvotes launch, opened by Gough in 1975 @abcnews pic.twitter.com/nsdAK0VMZ5

— Chris O'Brien (@COBrienBris) January 19, 2015

https://twitter.com/tegangeorge/status/557360438443114496

.@billshortenmp: @theqldpremier’s assets plan isn’t a policy, it’s 'an ad on Gumtree'. #QldVotes #9News pic.twitter.com/teFM6ekTkV

— 9News Queensland (@9NewsQueensland) January 20, 2015

Labor launch a crowded affair #qldvotes #9News #qldpol pic.twitter.com/MNuFkIPlh9

— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) January 20, 2015

Straight past the Labor launch – the cheek! #qldvotes #qldpol #9News pic.twitter.com/1u5YlLwdk8

— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) January 20, 2015

https://twitter.com/nick__w/status/557363316020883457

Bill Shorten zingers #ShortenSweet

Fed Oppn leader Bill Shorten on asset leasing proposed by LNP: "That's not a policy, that's an ad on Gum Tree" #qldvotes

— Kerrin Binnie (@kerrinbinnie) January 20, 2015

"QLDers don't want a prem acting like vaudeville magician trying to hypnotise ppl by repetition of the word strong 20x a day" #ShortenSweet

— Daniel Hurst (@danielhurstbne) January 20, 2015

"Poor old LNP couldn't even keep it [smart state] on the number plates" – #ShortenSweet #qldvotes

— Daniel Hurst (@danielhurstbne) January 20, 2015

"QLDers don't want a prem acting like vaudeville magician trying to hypnotise ppl by repetition of the word strong 20x a day" #ShortenSweet

— Daniel Hurst (@danielhurstbne) January 20, 2015

https://twitter.com/bkjabour/status/555516869143048193

https://twitter.com/bkjabour/status/557347916361109504

Gold Coast – Pirates of the Caribbean 5

• Jorge Branco reports,”Pirates, mermaids and magic have all featured in the LNP’s pitch for Queensland tourism, so long as you use a bit of imagination”: Newman leans on movie industry for tourism pitch.
• @NoFibs: “Amid guffaws and pirate noises from fellow MPs, Minister for Science, IT, Innovation and the Arts Ian Walker updated the House on Queensland securing the location for the filming of the fifth movie in “The Pirates of The Caribbean” franchise”: The Arrrs have it – Arts Minister updates the House on Captain Jack Sparrow.
• @NoFibs: “Queensland Science and Arts Minister Ian Walker may have gone a bit overboard in his announcement that the fifth movie in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise will lift the Queensland economy”: Pirate led recovery.
• The New Daily reports, “Premier promises $80 million to boost tourism in Queensland, double Labor’s figure”: Newman’s $80m tourism pledge.

.@theqldpremier looking at a wall. It's a Pirates of the Caribbean set. @9NewsBrisbane #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/Ie7DP5NKTQ

— Michael Best (@michaelbesty) January 20, 2015

Ministers Jann Stuckey and Ian Walker with Premier Campbell Newman at Pirates of the Caribbean 5 set #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/0Nwwevdgey

— Jason (@jase__1) January 20, 2015

Now on the set of a show about mermaids – I'm clearly not the target demographic #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/4OLernmL0u

— Jason (@jase__1) January 20, 2015

Campaign trail

https://twitter.com/Can_do_Campbell/status/557425116636643331

Media watch

Super wet for today's first media stop on @theqldpremier's campaign #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/8aMmBiu5q0

— Stephanie Smail (@sjsmail) January 19, 2015

Styling up in my $10 emergency "closed-in shoes" for Day 15 of #qldvotes. Carrie Bradshaw eat your heart out! pic.twitter.com/O3eJgEf9O2

— Melinda Howells (@MelindaHowells) January 20, 2015

Cartoons

CARTOON: Alan Jones dumps on Campbell Newman http://t.co/PAo5GTz5Xn #auspol #qldpol #qldvotes

— Peter Broelman (@Broelman) January 20, 2015