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Welcome to part four of the Queensland election coverage for 2015. The below entries cover the period from January 26 – 28 onwards. 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
- John Harrison writes, “If Queensland’s Liberal National Party reclaims government at this Saturday’s election, you can be sure the politicians will be quick to take the credit”: Inside Operation Boring, the LNP’s strategy to reclaim Queensland.
- ABC Fact Check writes, “QLD crime rates have been dropping steadily for over 10 years, and the most recent data does not show a significant change in that trend. It is too soon to determine the impact of LNP policies on the trend, and individual statistics cited by the premier don’t tell the full story. The claim is exaggerated”: Campbell Newman exaggerating crime statistics ahead of QLD poll.
- Anne Twomey asks, “If the Liberal National Party wins the Queensland election on Saturday, but its leader, Campbell Newman, loses his seat of Ashgrove, can he remain premier?”
- Tony Fitzgerald writes, “The lessons of Queensland’s dark past have been disregarded. This Saturday, Queenslanders must make clear their desire for good governance and effective democracy”: Queensland must put a stop to the political rot.
- Dr Mark Hayes writes, “Who, in his spare time, likes nothing better than grappling with some obscure and erudite tome of often European-origin high social theory and really does know where and how Habermas got it wrong”: Welcome to a liquid modern Queensland & why Tony Fitzgerald’s in despair.
- Madonna King writes, “If Campbell Newman was really worried about any links between the CFMEU and bikies, why would he appoint the union’s boss to a plum board position?”: Google reveals Newman’s double standards on unions.
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From Antony Green
- Queensland Bellwether Electorates
- 2015 Queensland election preview
- Do Your Bit For Queensland History
- Antony Green’s Queensland election guide is now online
- Why Campbell Newman Advocates ‘Just Vote 1’
- 2015 Queensland Election – Summary of Candidates and Parties
- Legislative Assembly Calculator
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(January 28 2015) Day 23 – Fitzgerald’s verdict
Tony Fitzgerald’s verdict
ABC 7:30: Tony Fitzgerald QC fears for good governance in Queensland.
Misconduct allegations against Gold Coast police officer
- Mark Willacy and Mark Solomons report, “The former chief of police on the Gold Coast left the Queensland Police Service (QPS) last year with unresolved findings of misconduct against him for inappropriately disclosing confidential police information”: Ex-Gold Coast police chief Paul Wilson left service with unresolved findings of misconduct against him.
ReachTEL – Ashgrove to Labor
- Daniel Hurst reports, “Labor’s Kate Jones extends lead on two-party-preferred basis to eight points, with uncertainty over who would lead LNP if premier is ousted”: Campbell Newman on brink of defeat in Ashgrove, Queensland poll shows.
7 News Brisbane: ReachTEL poll in Ashgrove suggests Labor will win the seat with TPP of 54pc.
28/01/15 Can Premier Campbell Newman hold his seat of Ashgrove?
Newman's last stand. Labor will bring down a sitting Premier but will the swing against the govt be enough? #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/zL6a9gL606
— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 28, 2015
#qldvotes Ahead on primary votes, Labor will bring down a sitting Qld premier. pic.twitter.com/o2GhQpdP6H
— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 28, 2015
It's Labor in Ashgrove. #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/wihJAhDoXA
— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 28, 2015
LNP cash-for-access fundraiser
- Amy Remeikis reports, “Prime Minister Tony Abbott has blamed “questioners” for stopping Queensland Premier Campbell Newman from focusing on his “strong team with a strong plan”: Prime Minister blames media for Prince Philip knighthood distraction.
.@theqldpremier gets a standing ovation from LNP donors #qldpol #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/OOgTNauvVr
— Geoff Egan (@geoffegan) January 28, 2015
Professor Graeme Orr condemns election betting
4BC: Professor Graeme Orr condemns election betting.
Queensland state library wants election ephemera
- Patrick Williams reports, “One person’s election trash may be the State Library of Queensland’s treasure, with the call going out for any and all political ephemera, including junk mail relating to the 2015 Queensland election, to be passed on”: State Library wants your election junk mail to add to growing collection.
Beenleigh – Labor to restore school nurses program
No announcements on bikies or costings, folks. Here's why Qld Labor is back in Bris @7NewsBrisbane pic.twitter.com/6CkDNLiqhK
— Katrina Blowers (@katrinablowers) January 28, 2015
.@AnnastaciaMP says both costings and law and order policy for Qld labor will be unveiled tomorrow. Big day @7NewsBrisbane #qldvotes
— Katrina Blowers (@katrinablowers) January 28, 2015
@AnnastaciaMP greets parents and kids at St Joseph's PS a #Beenleigh. "Hi. I'm Annastacia." @abcnews #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/IB4tbALvuh
— Leonie Mellor (@leoniemellor) January 28, 2015
@AnnastaciaMP talks to Abigail 2. pic.twitter.com/ieIvSI6VDU
— Leonie Mellor (@leoniemellor) January 28, 2015
The Greens support Queensland daylight saving trial
.@AdamBandt holds up curtains to offset fears daylight savings has a negative impact on upholstery #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/EWj89svHJq
— KAT FEENEY💃🚲🤪 (@katherinefeeney) January 28, 2015
#qldvotes @QldGreens announcing policy of a daylight saving trial followed by a referendum. pic.twitter.com/QrQejtU7fh
— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 28, 2015
“Stonger” Qld – Education Minister misspells “stronger”
#qldvotes "Stonger Qld" Education Minister @JPLangbroek misspells "stronger": https://t.co/DTXqqLlpJX pic.twitter.com/6T8cBeBRpi
— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 28, 2015
Bikies still donating to LNP
LNP donation #2 from Rebel Angelo, who clearly believes in a "stong" Qld #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/s69SXy3UHT
— Josh Robertson (@jrojourno) January 28, 2015
3 days counting, Rebel's bikie Angelo's donations still good with the LNP #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/iX2qJWgViw
— Josh Robertson (@jrojourno) January 28, 2015
Campbell Newman exaggerating crime stats
ABC fact check: Campbell Newman is exaggerating crime statistics.
Where is Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie?
- Amy Remeikis reports, “Jarrod Bleijie, who was one of the Newman government’s most visible ministers for the past two-and-a-half years, has been as seldom spotted as Wally during the LNP’s re-election campaign”: Jarrod Bleijie lying low in regional Queensland.
Federal LNP MP George Christensen posts naked cartoon of Palaszczuk
- “Queensland Greens Senator Larissa Waters has demanded Dawson’s Coalition MP George Christensen apologise for posting a cartoon showing Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk naked and riding a wrecking ball”: Greens want Christensen apology for ‘sexist’ cartoon.
- Amy Remeikis reports, “Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has distanced himself from a crude cartoon featuring Queensland Labor leader Annastacia Palaszczuk that appeared on a federal politician’s Facebook page”: George Christensen posts cartoon of naked Annastacia Palaszczuk.
4BC: Newman says Christensen nothing to do with him over wrecking ball cartoon.
Got a problem with women in parliament George Christiansen? http://t.co/127dfJZbNB More sexism from LNP in #qldvotes. http://t.co/AkDVnXwAM4
— Larissa Waters (@larissawaters) January 28, 2015
Allegations ‘Mermaid’ Ray Stevens assaulted Labor candidate
- David Donovan reports, “Mermaid Beach ALP candidate Gary Pead has made a complaint to police that sitting LNP MP Ray Stevens assaulted him after his infamous “chicken dance” interview last week”: Mermaid ALP candidate alleges assault by Ray Stevens after chicken dance.
Mackay – Labor
Security ultra tight at #Mackay airport. @AnnastaciaMP gets tested. Security detail told to go through scanners. pic.twitter.com/rqepIENaGb
— Leonie Mellor (@leoniemellor) January 27, 2015
First stop for Labor on Day 23: Mining support business in Mackay #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/V1EfvbGAG4
— Melinda Howells (@MelindaHowells) January 27, 2015
Cannon Hill – LNP
20 new park and rides in Brisbane @theqldpremier #qldvotes #9News plus $295m in level crossing upgrades
— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) January 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/tegangeorge/status/560211953436459009
Plan for park n ride Cannon Hill/Murrarie @theqldpremier @scottemerson @TimNichollsMP #qldvotes @abcnews #qldpol pic.twitter.com/VCBspHBHdv
— Chris O'Brien (@COBrienBris) January 27, 2015
You're never too old to get on a skateboard, @TimNichollsMP tells a spritely commuter at Cannon Hill. #7NewsQ #qldpol pic.twitter.com/OmP0tUbKKW
— Geoff Breusch (@gbreusch) January 27, 2015
News, opinion and analysis
#qldvotes CM front page tomorrow (28/01/15). Mostly Tone again but lower story on Newman's cash stash. pic.twitter.com/A69TW4Tgwj
— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 27, 2015
Campaign trail
Protest featuring giant Campbell Newman head hits South Bank #qldvotes #9news pic.twitter.com/kawL8EsCUy
— KAT FEENEY💃🚲🤪 (@katherinefeeney) January 28, 2015
Media watch
A little light prep for Saturday's #qldvotes Election show. Happy reading @Loftea @9MelissaDownes @katherinefeeney ! pic.twitter.com/AxfAY8bCMw
— Brendan Hockings (@bhockings) January 28, 2015
