LNP rout in Queensland 'catastrophic' and leaves Tony Abbott terminally wounded, federal Coalition MPs say
10 years, 1 month ago

LNP rout in Queensland 'catastrophic' and leaves Tony Abbott terminally wounded, federal Coalition MPs say

ABC  

The rout of the Liberal National Party in the Queensland election is being described as "catastrophic" by federal Coalition MPs, with some claiming the Prime Minister is now terminally wounded. Loading YouTube content Liberal MP Jane Prentice said the party "can't continue as we are" and that Tony Abbott was "not taking the people with us". Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce said the Queensland election was a "terrible result" but cautioned restive federal Coalition MPs against repeating the mistakes of the past. One MP said if Mr Abbott did not dump the policy in his speech on Monday, he would be carried out of the Press Club "in a box".

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Peter Dutton issues a bold prediction about the future of Australia - as David Crisafulli is sworn in as Premier after Queensland election victory
5 months ago

Peter Dutton issues a bold prediction about the future of Australia - as David Crisafulli is sworn in as Premier after Queensland election victory

Daily Mail  

The Liberal National Party's victory at the Queensland election has laid the groundwork for the coalition to replicate the feat at the next federal poll, the opposition leader says. After nine years of Labor rule, the LNP recorded a narrow victory in the Sunshine State, with leader David Crisafulli sworn in as the state's Premier on Monday morning. Opposition Leader …

The Queensland election wasn't the emphatic LNP victory many predicted, but a roller-coaster ride instead
5 months ago

The Queensland election wasn't the emphatic LNP victory many predicted, but a roller-coaster ride instead

ABC  

Queenslanders are this morning waking up to a new government after the LNP snuck home with a narrow majority last night. Follow live Stay up to date with all the latest from the Queensland election on the ABC's live blog The LNP finished the night with 48 seats, one more than the 47 needed to secure a majority. In a …

With the Queensland election campaign underway, Steven Miles will waste no time heading north — but David Crisafulli's already there
5 months, 4 weeks ago

With the Queensland election campaign underway, Steven Miles will waste no time heading north — but David Crisafulli's already there

ABC  

Last week, at the height of school holidays, the man-made beaches and playgrounds at Brisbane's South Bank were bursting. Many had made use of the Labor government's 50 cent public transport fares — which the LNP has also backed — and all were enjoying the free swimming and playground facilities. The regions will be the place to watch As Steven …

LNP leader David Crisafulli vows to end party conflicts, says election-night photo with Clive Palmer 'hurt members'
4 years ago

LNP leader David Crisafulli vows to end party conflicts, says election-night photo with Clive Palmer 'hurt members'

ABC  

Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli says the party will be consigned to "a generation in opposition" if it does not address turmoil within the party. Key points: Mr Crisafaulli says his challenge is to get the LNP "fit for government" He says he intends to stop internal conflict between the LNP executive team and Parliamentary members A photo of Gary …

LNP candidate for Herbert Phillip Thompson apologises for 2012 social media tirade against Muslims
6 years, 2 months ago

LNP candidate for Herbert Phillip Thompson apologises for 2012 social media tirade against Muslims

ABC  

A high-profile federal LNP candidate has apologised for a tirade on social media threatening to harm Muslims. Key points: Phillip Thompson apologised for the posts, saying they did not reflect who he was today The LNP candidate said he was "self-medicating through" PTSD when he made the posts Herbert is one of Labor's most marginal seats, having won it by …

Queensland election: Results still unclear because voters turned on the major parties
7 years, 4 months ago

Queensland election: Results still unclear because voters turned on the major parties

ABC  

Queensland's election result is far from certain, with neither Labor nor the LNP picking up enough seats so far in the count to form government in their own right. The ABC's election analyst Antony Green labelled the result as "wacky", saying it was one of the toughest elections to call in his nearly 30-year career. And according to Saturday night's …

Tony Abbott says he will not resign in wake of LNP's Queensland rout; result described as 'catastrophic' by federal MPs
10 years, 1 month ago

Tony Abbott says he will not resign in wake of LNP's Queensland rout; result described as 'catastrophic' by federal MPs

ABC  

Tony Abbott says he remains determined to continue as Prime Minister, in spite of reports the Queensland election result has doomed his leadership. Some federal Coalition MPs have described the LNP's loss in Queensland as "catastrophic" for the party and potentially terminal for Mr Abbott's leadership. Queensland MPs Jane Prentice and Warren Entsch have both said there now need to …

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