Queensland's Political Landscape Shifted: LNP's David Crisafulli Wins, But Faces Challenges Ahead
Queensland's Political Landscape Shifted: LNP's David Crisafulli Wins, But Faces Challenges Ahead
David Crisafulli is the new Premier of Queensland, but he faces challenges as he tries to unite a state cleaved in two. The LNP won decisively in the regions but was largely rejected by the city. The party's path to a majority began in Townsville and continued through central Queensland, but the gains almost stopped dead when the blue march reached Brisbane's fringes. The only way to defend its majority over the next four years will be to show Brisbane people the moderate government they thought they were getting. Meanwhile, the Greens risk losing both their seats, and the Labor party needs to figure out a way to win both Queenslands – in the city and the regions. The future of the Greens is, as much as anything else, in Labor’s hands. Where does Labor pivot now?