(January 27 2015) Day 22 – Back to school
Campbell Newman exaggerating crime statistics
- 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.
Ashgrove – How-to-votes
ECQ publishes 784 how-to-votes- here's what to expect in #Ashgrove (In ballot order; no Cicchini card) #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/V5RYzvbHJt
— Katherine Feeney (@katherinefeeney) January 27, 2015
Cairns – Labor
Quick Cairns stopover. #alp accuse #LNP of arrogance revoking govt local ind policy re assets. @abcnews #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/RPRii2RAvG
— Leonie Mellor (@leoniemellor) January 27, 2015
Labor bus heading towards @Curtis_Pitt_MP electorate: Mulgrave #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/8cc9TdA3U9
— Melinda Howells (@MelindaHowells) January 27, 2015
Well we have a new record for the most swelteringly hot media conference of the campaign. Edmonton. #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/61utF2zef1
— Melinda Howells (@MelindaHowells) January 27, 2015
Dr Chris Davis speaks to Alan Jones
Former @LNPQLD member for Stafford Dr Chris Davis talks to Alan Jones http://t.co/c5Ocjhtu23
— News Talk 4BC 1116 (@NewsTalk4BC) January 27, 2015
Vote for me, not for Campbell
Labor’s grassroots
- Tony Moore reports, “It’s on. In a old-styled, unashamedly ‘grass-rootsy’ rally, Queensland’s Labor Party has rediscovered its core support base and openly declared the Queensland election 2015 is all about asset sales”: Labor takes to small timber hall to rally the troops.
One of more energetic addresses of the campaign, even if lines were generally ones plucked from earlier on #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/zBoxjB2SMz
— Jason Tin (@jasonthetin) January 26, 2015
Supporters stamping feet, chanting "not for sale" as .@AnnastaciaMP leaves stage. #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/QhIFRqVzup
— Jason Tin (@jasonthetin) January 26, 2015
Election promises, strongs and plans – LNP
- Daniel Hurst reports, “Campbell Newman has placed his $37bn privatisation plan at the centre of his election agenda, releasing a costings document confirming that the proceeds are the main source of funding for new infrastructure spending”: Campbell Newman pins hopes on $37bn privatisation plan.
- Amy Remeikis reports, “Queensland’s Liberal National Party is unsure if it will prioritise paying down state debt with the proceeds from asset sales”: LNP reveals its costings.
Queensland politicians looking at things – strong plans edition #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/nkERpcU0Ll
— Amy Remeikis (@AmyRemeikis) January 27, 2015
Asset lease proceeds spending. @theqldpremier @abcnews #qldpol #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/JLxjH8ryP2
— Chris O'Brien (@COBrienBris) January 27, 2015
.@LNP promises no new taxes to fund election commitments @tennewsqld #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/rNLFR953KO
— Tegan George (@tegangeorge) January 27, 2015
Premier calls this "one of the most important announcements" in the election campaign #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/ZUNMtdb5MP
— Amy Remeikis (@AmyRemeikis) January 27, 2015
Strong hearts
.@theqldpremier starting the day at a medical technology company @tennewsqld #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/8yhFYhVQwT
— Tegan George (@tegangeorge) January 26, 2015
Where stents are made … #qldvotes #election @theqldpremier @tennewsqld pic.twitter.com/3qO2T4zrSg
— Tegan George (@tegangeorge) January 27, 2015
Qlders have always had big hearts. Now we export them. Home-made stents to the world #qldvotes #qldpol #9News pic.twitter.com/k03m5Qg94n
— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) January 27, 2015
Lawsuits against broadcaster Alan Jones
- “Broadcaster Alan Jones says Queensland MPs are “lining up” to sue him for defamation but insists he won’t be intimidated by bullies”: Qld MPs ‘lining up’ to sue me: Jones.
- Full broadcasts of Alan Jones election specials are online at the 4BC website: 2GB: Alan Jones on Newstalk 4BC – Full Show.
Jones calls @theqldpremier 's refusal to guarantee spending promises in a seat if the LNP candidate does not win "totalitarian".
— News Talk 4BC 1116 (@NewsTalk4BC) January 26, 2015
It appears as though every minister in the Newman gov with a lawyers phone number is suing me says Alan Jones #qldvotes #qldpol
— News Talk 4BC 1116 (@NewsTalk4BC) January 26, 2015
Queensland, a state usually averse to a suit, has seen an influx of them. Who is suing who in the #qldvotes zoo: http://t.co/scyXtWvw2V
— Bridie Jabour (@bkjabour) January 27, 2015
News, opinion and analysis
- 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.
- Professor Graeme Orr writes, “Money makes the world go round. That’s a truism in a market economy. The promise of democracy – one vote, one person, one value – ought to balance that. But what if money makes the political world go round?”: Money has swamped Qld politics, and that endangers democracy.
- Dr Mark Hayes writes, “Who still hasn’t seen or heard any campaign ads on TV or radio, actively avoids them, and whose most reliable election guide has for years been ‘his water’”: The Looming Queensland Revolution ~ Welcome to A Future.
- John Birmingham writes, “Mr Strong Choices is angry. Why do you not understand how much Mr Strong Choices loves you?”: Voters are hurting Mr Strong Choices’ feelings.
#qldvotes Front page mostly dedicated to Tone but lower banner relates to Greens "opportunity" candidates. pic.twitter.com/63tKOJGs3a
— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 26, 2015
Media watch
Love to tweet? Be a part of the ABC Election Centre on Jan 31. Register your interest here: http://t.co/WPhMD5BGMU pic.twitter.com/urESqnS8KQ
— ABC Radio Brisbane (@612brisbane) January 27, 2015
The ABC election centre is coming together for #QldVotes at South Bank. pic.twitter.com/4iJBZNfrhs
— Kerrin Binnie (@kerrinbinnie) January 27, 2015
#qldvotes Newman MP says not re-electing him will be "hazardour" to kids' health pic.twitter.com/bM2L6Zsguw
— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 27, 2015
LNP ditches campaign plane, then the bus. Now – Get out and walk! #qldvotes #9News #qldpol pic.twitter.com/H9AcViVNtP
— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) January 27, 2015
.@COBrienBris just said "true dat" to @JeffSeeney … today is already a great day! #hipster #kidsthesedays #qldvotes
— Tegan George (@tegangeorge) January 26, 2015
(January 26 2015) Day 21 – Australia Day
No more questions
Why spending so much in Ashgrove? 'I've got a strong plan' says @theqldpremier #qldvotes #9News
— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) January 26, 2015
Questions in media conference: 34. Answers inc 'strong': 34 Actual answers: 0 #9News #qldvotes #qldpol pic.twitter.com/g915W9iWKe
— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) January 26, 2015
Here's the count from today's 'I'm answering questions Qlders want answered' media conference #9News #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/07iYlEOjx3
— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) January 26, 2015
‘Hired guns’ comment lands Newman in court
- Joshua Robertson reports, “Queensland premier’s legal team tried to have deadline for lodging his defence in a $1.2m defamation lawsuit pushed back to the day before the state election”: Campbell Newman’s lawyers tried to delay deadline for defence of libel claim.
- On February 7, 2014, Premier Campbell Newman labeled lawyers who defend bikies in court as “hired guns” and as being “part of the machine, part of the criminal gang machine”. Attempting to defend Newman’s comments, Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie made the comments specific by saying they Premier was referring to Chris Hannay Lawyers on the Gold Coast. Later in an ABC interview in March, Newman declared he would not be responding to the firms request for an apology and proudly stated “he [Chris Hannay] hasn’t sued me”. A lawsuit from the Hannay firm promptly followed the airing of the interview.
Australia Day – Labor
- Tony Moore reports, “Queensland’s election will boil down to a referendum on asset sales, according to Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk”: Labor dubs poll a referendum on asset sales.
Happy Straya day- Qld Labor in Inala for citizenship ceremony. @7NewsBrisbane #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/PVAF2A1qkR
— Katrina Blowers (@katrinablowers) January 25, 2015
Who knew @AnnastaciaMP had such a good arm? #qldvotes #australiadaycricket @7NewsBrisbane pic.twitter.com/Vd9Cg3MeKN
— Katrina Blowers (@katrinablowers) January 26, 2015
Qld Labor's Australia Day policy announcement @7NewsBrisbane #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/ADVIG8qeKP
— Katrina Blowers (@katrinablowers) January 26, 2015
"We're loud. We're proud." "Always was. Always will be Aboriginal land." Rally outside #inala cit ceremony. @abcnews pic.twitter.com/kgCVOXFh1C
— Leonie Mellor (@leoniemellor) January 26, 2015
Australia Day – LNP, asset leases and more strongs
- Bridie Jabour reports, “Campbell Newman to be referred to the Queensland Electoral Commission after he confirmed only electorates that voted for an LNP candidate would receive promised local projects”: LNP accused of bribing Queenslanders over projects-for-votes pledge.
- Amy Remeikis reports, “The Queensland Government is not making any guarantees the states assets will remain in Australian hands if it is allowed to move forward with its leasing and privatisation plan”: Government can’t rule out foreign ownership.
- Joshua Robertson reports, “Premier steadfastly refuses to deviate from talking points, despite questions over alleged pork barrelling and his claims of links between bikies and Labor”: Campbell Newman sticks to strong suit of slogans in media conference.
- Eric Tlozek reports, “The Queensland Premier has refused to answer suggestions he is pork-barrelling to retain his Ashgrove seat ahead this Saturday’s election”: Questions raised over whether Premier Campbell Newman is pork-barrelling to keep Ashgrove.
- Amy Remeikis reports, “Jobs, the economy and the LNP “strong plan”. According to the Queensland Premier, it’s the only answer he needs for the last week of the campaign”: Campbell Newman tight-lipped on anything but strong plan.
- “China will snap up Queensland’s power assets if they are leased out by the Liberal National Party, mining magnate Clive Palmer says”: China to snap up leased Qld assets: Palmer.
- Jorge Branco reports, “The Electoral Commission of Queensland could be forced to investigate the LNP’s practice of tying election commitments to the re-election of its local MPs”: MP to complain over LNP’s election ‘bribes’.
- Amy Remeikis reports, “School kids and sporting groups stand as the main beneficiaries of the LNP’s election bribery”: LNP carrots target schools, sports groups.
Final week of #qldvotes will be about jobs and economy says @theqldpremier @abcnews #qldpol pic.twitter.com/2x82tOngB0
— Chris O'Brien (@COBrienBris) January 26, 2015
Citizenship ceremony Gap HS @theqldpremier @abcnews #qldvotes #qldpol pic.twitter.com/meuHuW96Ar
— Chris O'Brien (@COBrienBris) January 25, 2015
Newman today handed the "Golden Dump Truck" award from @Wilderness_Aus 4 "worst environmental policies" in #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/UJ9OothJ2l
— Joshua Robertson (@jrojourno) January 26, 2015
Australia Day – Media Watch
My Aus Day/birthday sausage sizzle dreams have come true #qldvotes #ozdayabc ping @SpencerHowson pic.twitter.com/EbnIuhpnrY
— Melinda Howells (@MelindaHowells) January 26, 2015
Undecided voter? @abcnews #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/VOTwO0mgNn
— Leonie Mellor (@leoniemellor) January 26, 2015
Queensland coal projects will go ahead under LNP
- Amy Remeikis reports, “Campbell Newman has again guaranteed the Galilee Basin will go ahead under his government, despite its coal projects being reliant on private funding”: Newman promises Galilee Basin.
News, opinion and analysis
#qldvotes Jeff Kennett attacks Alan Jones for attacking Newman. pic.twitter.com/YEK20kDaYF
— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 25, 2015
#qldvotes LNPCM attacking Peter Simpson from @etuqldnt for speaking at anti-VLAD rally in 2013. pic.twitter.com/P21Haio7QV
— David Marler (@Qldaah) January 25, 2015
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