The Liberal National Party (LNP) has clinched a narrow victory in the Queensland state election, ending a decade of Labor dominance.
The LNP, led by David Crisafulli, secured 48 seats, just one more than the 47 needed for a majority, with projections suggesting they could win up to 51 seats.
In his victory speech, the 41st premier Crisafulli expressed gratitude and optimism: “Queenslanders have voted for hope over fear. They have voted for a fresh start. We govern with humility and decency and vision and tenacity, and in doing so, we get the opportunity to govern for a longer period of time”.
Outgoing Premier Steven Miles acknowledged Labor's defeat but cast doubt on the LNP's ability to form a majority government: “Watching the results tonight, it is clear that that hasn't been enough to secure a majority of seats for Labor, and also that the LNP is unlikely to have a majority”.
The election results mark a significant shift in Queensland's political landscape, with the LNP poised to address key issues such as crime, health, housing, and cost of living in the state.