Pt 9 of the Qld election blog for 2015 – New premier rising #qldvotes #qldpol @Qldaah

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Welcome to part nine of the Queensland election coverage for 2015. The below entries cover the period from February 10 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 16: Pt9 Qld election blog 2015.
• An archive of The Courier Mail’s front pages during election 2015.

Highlights

• Antony Green writes, “The publication of the preference distribution for Ferny Grove has firmed up the chances of Labor winning any Court of Disputed Returns Decision”: Ferny Grove preference distribution published.
• Madonna King writes, “Annastacia Palaczszuk, Queensland’s 39th premier, will soon move into the big office. So, Ms Palaszczuk, here’s a timely reminder for you – drawn from readers’ emails during the election campaign – on what you should NOT do”: 22 things Annastacia Palaszczuk shouldn’t do as premier.
• Anne Tiernan writes, “Queenslanders won’t know until at least next week who will lead the next state government, despite Labor winning the crucial support of an independent MP”: The Newman government still runs Queensland, so what can it do?

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From Antony Green

• Final Queensland election results, preferences and a new pendulum.
• Huge Shift in Preference Flows at 2015 Queensland Election.
• Who Should the Queensland Governor Appoint as Premier?
• The Impact of Ferny Grove on Forming Government in Queensland
• Queensland Bellwether Electorates
• 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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(February 16 2015) – Palaszczuk Cabinet sworn in

Swearing in of cabinet

• Karen Struthers writes, “It’s a historic day for politics and women in Australia – and even more remarkable for one woman minister, who is also Queensland’s first ever Indigenous woman MP”: A day of firsts for women in politics, and one in particular.
• Women’s Agenda writes, “Queensland’s newly elected Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has used her first official day in office to name a cabinet dominated by women”: It’s reigning women in Queensland.
• Tony Moore reports, “Queensland will have to wait 12 months before Labor’s new ministry develops the experience it needs to run its new mega-ministries, Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg said on Monday”: Twelve months before Labor ministry can operate: Lawrence Springborg.
• Eva Cox writes, “In an environment where to succeed women must play by masculine rules, it’s unrealistic to expect mere numbers of women to bring about much change”: The Palaszczuk ministry includes a majority of women. But don’t expect a revolution.

I know it's so 2014, and I'm no Ellen, but here it is…. #cabinetselfie @MichaelCoombes @tegangeorge @JTQld pic.twitter.com/RCLys5YrtI

— Cameron Dick (@camerondickqld) February 16, 2015

https://twitter.com/tegangeorge/status/567151266531262466

The Governor presides over the newly appointed @AnnastaciaMP Ministry's 1st Exec Council #qldpol pic.twitter.com/5p1XTgeBd9

— Governor of Queensland (@QldGovernor) February 16, 2015

https://twitter.com/tegangeorge/status/567132645729898496

Ferny Grove

• Matt Eaton reports, “The election outcome in the Brisbane seat of Ferny Grove will not be challenged in court by the Liberal National Party (LNP)”: Ferny Grove result to stand as LNP gives up on legal challenge.

No LNP appeal in Ferny Grove #9News #qldpol pic.twitter.com/RtS1wDDDqC

— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) February 16, 2015

News, opinion and analysis

#qldpol Misleading @couriermail frontpage.Labor has more exec experience in cabinet than LNP in 2012 (HT @YaThinkN). pic.twitter.com/Iu6rsrU0Kq

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 16, 2015

#qldpol Newman had a similar situation. Only Springborg had been a minister before. pic.twitter.com/OIriFV73ys

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 15, 2015

(February 15 2015) – Palaszczuk Cabinet named

Cabinet named

• Patrick Williams and Melinda Howells report, “Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a “mix of experience and fresh faces” in her 14-person ministry following the party’s first Caucus meeting”: Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces new 14-person ministry.
• Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s first media statement, “My Government is committed to delivering on the election commitments we made to Queenslanders, and my Cabinet is the team that will fulfil that task. First and foremost, today I have directed the Government to cease any and all work being undertaken on the former Government’s asset sales program”: Queensland’s new Cabinet focuses on jobs.
• Kristian Silva reports, “Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the state’s new cabinet at a press conference on Sunday afternoon”: Queensland Labor Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces new Cabinet.
• Cameron Atfield reports, “Members of the new Queensland state cabinet will meet with business leaders in Brisbane on Tuesday in an attempt to ease any business uncertainty about the incoming Labor government”: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to host business forum in Brisbane.

News, opinion and analysis

#qldpol Flying start. pic.twitter.com/es95gBF3lP

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 14, 2015

#qldpol Premier flys to Bundaberg.Let's attack her…. pic.twitter.com/kjhtq4OXCP

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 14, 2015

(February 14 2015) – Premier Palaszczuk

• Joshua Robertson reports, “State Labor’s stance on coal and sand mining developments leads federal government to put environmental approvals on hold”: Annastacia Palaszczuk: projects linked to LNP donors on new premier’s desk.
• Joshua Robertson reports, “Palaszczuk, her deputy and treasurer sworn in two weeks after the election, with other ministers to be determined in caucus meeting on Sunday”: Annastacia Palaszczuk sworn in as Queensland premier and set to focus on jobs.
• ABC News Qld reports, “Queensland Labor leader Annastacia Palaszczuk has been sworn in as the state’s 39th Premier at Government House in Brisbane”: Annastacia Palaszczuk sworn in as Premier.
• Amy Remeikis reports, “Two years and 325 days since being reduced to leading just six MPs, Annastacia Palaszczuk will be sworn in as the state’s 39th premier, 14 days after the January 31 election”: A long, short road back to government.

I'm incredibly honoured to be sworn into the @AnnastaciaMP ministry with @Curtis_Pitt_MP by @QldGovernor #qldpol pic.twitter.com/AK2rL0Kcfu

— Jackie Trad (@jackietrad) February 14, 2015

@AnnastaciaMP @QldGovernor some pics from the ceremony #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/YJZJ5OFsNG

— Peter Doherty (@PeterDoherty7) February 14, 2015

Sworn #9News #qldpol #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/ep1MSjkB3D

— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) February 13, 2015

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https://twitter.com/brookewylie/status/566374619087523840

Outside gov house waiting for @Anna staciaMP #9News #qldvotes #qldpol pic.twitter.com/eD7R5cSeuC

— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) February 13, 2015

Media watch

Told you he'd invite me in for a lime cordial! Thanks @QldGovernor .. Should have asked for a knighthood #9News pic.twitter.com/cDfqQOJra6

— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) February 13, 2015

News, opinion and analysis

#qldvotes She did the impossible – Now for the hard part. #qldpol pic.twitter.com/a92NZeU20K

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 13, 2015

(February 13 2015) – The count day 13

To The Governor

• Amy Remeikis reports, “Annastacia Palaszczuk has formally accepted Governor Paul de Jersey’s offer to form Queensland’s new government”: Labor to form government.
• ABC News Qld reports, “Labor leader Annastacia Palaszczuk could be sworn in as Queensland’s premier as early as today after the final election votes are counted”: Labor prepares to form minority government as vote counting draws to close.

Crowd gathers to see new Premier #9News #qldpol #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/dxRp4FOCut

— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) February 13, 2015

LNP leader Lawrence Springborg expected to visit @QldGovernor around 3.30pm after all 89 seats were declared in Qld election #qldvotes

— 7NEWS Brisbane (@7NewsBrisbane) February 13, 2015

Leaf blowers in action on Qld's most watched driveway at Govt House #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/E6pF023KHB

— Melinda Howells (@MelindaHowells) February 13, 2015

https://twitter.com/nick__w/status/566092648469905408

https://twitter.com/tegangeorge/status/566027463927414785

The waiting for a #qldvotes result is getting to @QldGovernor as well. He's off for a drive. #7NewsQ pic.twitter.com/dmXfQaS6CZ

— Geoff Breusch (@gbreusch) February 12, 2015

Media eyes on the @QldGovernor today. @abcnews #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/alRGyzd4uH

— John Taylor (@JTQld) February 13, 2015

A Palaszczuk Government

• A J Brown writes, “It’s official: Labor is set to lead a minority government in Queensland, with the electoral commission finally declaring the results of the tight election, almost a fortnight after the January 31 poll”: Labor’s first test: putting integrity before politics in Queensland.
• Deborah Snow writes, “Annastacia Palaszczuk’s triumph in Queensland appeared to come out of the blue, but was due to hard work and a canny strategy”: Likely new Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk the ‘girl from nowhere’.

LNP still hopeful

• John Taylor reports, “The appointment of a new Queensland premier marks an end to the remarkable rise and fall of Campbell Newman”: The rise and fall of Campbell Newman.
• Amy Remeikis reports, “The Liberal National Party has vowed to “deliver greater confidence and integrity in government and government decision making” if it was returned to government”: LNP vows open-book approach.

Ferny Grove

• “The Liberal National Party has not given up hope of picking up the pivotal Queensland seat of Ferny Grove, despite a change of heart from the state’s electoral commission”: LNP won’t surrender Ferny Grove.

Media statement from the ECQ following decision not to challenge Ferny Grove result #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/n19EYXOJra

— 7NEWS Brisbane (@7NewsBrisbane) February 13, 2015

The count

• Amy Remeikis reports, “The Electoral Commission of Queensland has officially declared Labor has won 44 seats in the state election, with the last seat declared at 2.11pm on Friday”: Labor secures 44 seats, set to form government.

https://twitter.com/tegangeorge/status/566077177754443776

(February 12 2015) – The count day 12

Countdown to the The Governor

• Madonna King writes, “Annastacia Palaczszuk, Queensland’s 39th premier, will soon move into the big office. So, Ms Palaszczuk, here’s a timely reminder for you – drawn from readers’ emails during the election campaign – on what you should NOT do”: 22 things Annastacia Palaszczuk shouldn’t do as premier.
• Joshua Robertson reports, “Marginal win means Labor party looks on track to form a government, with 44 seats plus the support of independent Peter Wellington”: Labor on verge of Queensland election success after winning Maryborough seat.
• Amy Remeikis reports, “All but a few seats are expected to be counted by close of business Thursday, with the remainder due by Friday, but a spokesman for the Electoral Commission of Queensland said due to some procedural matters it was their intention to return the writ to the Governor on Monday, which is also when the disputed seat of Ferny Grove will be referred to the Court of Disputed Returns”: Queensland Election result due by Monday.
• Pamela Frost reports, “Electing a new premier is a straightforward process, even when there is possible court action over results in one electorate, says a political scientist”: Palaszczuk’s visit to Governor not presumptuous.

No sign of a new Premier, but guests have started arriving for a drought relief function at Govt House pic.twitter.com/1J2MNHgVnb

— Melinda Howells (@MelindaHowells) February 12, 2015

Ferny Grove

A quick comment of the Ferny Grove preference count and what it reveals about possible court case #qldvotes #qldpol http://t.co/hgc4Y5dAXU

— Antony Green – elections (@AntonyGreenElec) February 12, 2015

Labor win Ferny Grove by 466 votes, but at most only 353 of the PUP votes are '1' only. Makes Court case tougher #qldvotes

— Antony Green – elections (@AntonyGreenElec) February 12, 2015

Lockyer

Pauline Hanson misses a seat in Qld parliament by 184 votes #9News #qldpol #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/nHCizqUWgZ

— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) February 12, 2015

Whitsunday

• “LNP candidate Jason Costigan has claimed victory in the seat of Whitsunday”: Seat of Whitsunday may be declared.

#qldvotes Whitsunday declared for Costigan (LNP)http://t.co/tVNZJgPtVF pic.twitter.com/oltWXTuHyn

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 12, 2015

Maryborough

#qldvotes Maryborough is declared. Saunders (ALP)http://t.co/oGxujG0Svk pic.twitter.com/kzeShI0QHL

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 12, 2015

Mount Ommaney

#qldvotes Mount Ommaney declared for Smith (LNP)http://t.co/uWzJ9OcB2G pic.twitter.com/S6DlxjNUkF

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 12, 2015

KAP holding onto Ferny Grove hope

• Matt Wordsworth reports, “The Liberal National Party’s pitch to gain the support of two Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MPs after the Queensland election includes giving them more staff and key posts”: LNP leader Springborg offers key posts, policy promises to KAP in a bid for their support.
• Amy Remeikis reports, “”Just a sneeze” could change government in Queensland, according to the two MPs who could end the state’s uncertainty but are still making up their mind about which party to suppor”: Sneeze could change government, say Katter MPs.

Katters say Ferny Grove gives them time to make up their minds 'a sneeze could change government' #9News #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/JvgAGi58r7

— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) February 11, 2015

News, opinion and analysis

#qldvotes CM is still going on about @AnnastaciaMP being invited to the @QldGovernor 2 days ago. pic.twitter.com/rj68yiJNV2

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 11, 2015

(February 11 2015) – The count day 11

A Palaszczuk Government

• Kerrin Binnie reports, “Former Queensland premier Anna Bligh says the downfall of Campbell Newman has come as no surprise to her”: Campbell Newman’s demise no surprise, says Anna Bligh.
• Amy Remeikis reports, “With no formal Queensland election result, debate between the state’s political parties has turned to who is pressuring who in the battle to form government”: Who is pressuring who?
• Kym Agius reports, “Queensland Labor is preparing to “move quickly” into government ahead of the election being declared including holding meetings with the Department of Premier and Cabinet and Treasury”: Labor preparing to govern, “move quickly” once election is decided.
• Amy Remeikis reports, “Forcing the LNP to declare every donation it has received more than $1000 since it changed the law in 2013 would be one of the first moves of a Labor government, as would be removing acting corruption watchdog chair Ken Levy”: Reviewing LNP donations tops Labor list.

Governor invited @AnnastaciaMP to Fernberg #9News #qldvotes #qldpol pic.twitter.com/SaH4OPMqMJ

— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) February 11, 2015

To those who govern The Courier, you know it's normal to consult each side in hung Parl? Writs take weeks http://t.co/3tewb9DzEK #qldvotes

— Graeme Orr (@Graeme_Orr) February 10, 2015

Me on government formation in Queensland, via The Courier. "The caretaker’s number is up" http://t.co/4VmZw7mAog #uqpublaw #qldvotes

— Graeme Orr (@Graeme_Orr) February 10, 2015

The count

• Patrick Condren interviews “Carrick Brough from the Electoral Commission of Queensland on 4BC“: ECQ hopes to have a result out by the end of the week.
• Matt Watson reports, “A record number of informal votes have been lodged in the January 31 state election, the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) says”: Record number of informal votes lodged, Electoral Commission says.

Ferny Grove

• Alaxandra Patrikios reports, “A legal expert says there is no guarantee the disqualification of a Ferny Grove candidate will give the Liberal National Party a second shot at the Queensland seat”: ‘No guarantee’ of Ferny Grove by-election.
• Joshua Robertson reports, “Labor wins in Ferny Grove, but electoral commission will ask court to rule on whether a byelection should be held, potentially further delaying final outcome”: Queensland Labor one step closer to taking office, but court appeal looms.
• Kym Agius and John Taylor report, “Queensland Labor has secured Ferny Grove and is preparing to “move quickly” into government when the election result is finalised”: Labor secures Ferny Grove, preparing to govern.

Ferny Grove declared for @QldLabor Mark Furner. ECQ will refer to court after returning writ #QldVotes #QldPol #9News pic.twitter.com/TnshOU8UCY

— 9News Queensland (@9NewsQueensland) February 11, 2015

Bundaberg

• Mike Knott reports, “Labor’s Leanne Donaldson has been confirmed as the new Member for Bundaberg”: Donaldson claims Bundaberg.

https://twitter.com/abcwidebay/status/565323772304314369

Lockyer

*** 11:29am 92.1% counted ***#qldvotes Lockyer -14.5%
Rickuss (LNP) 50.4%
Hanson (ONP) 49.6%http://t.co/lVZs1VFWrn

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 11, 2015

Maryborough

*** 11:09am 92.0% counted ***#qldvotes Maryborough -1.9% swing
Saunders (ALP) 51.6%
Maddern (LNP) 48.4%http://t.co/uOFhcq4mEe

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 11, 2015

Mount Ommaney

*** 3:10pm 92.2% counted ***#qldvotes Mount Ommaney -16.2% swing
Smith (LNP) 50.3%
Pugh (ALP) 49.7%http://t.co/Xk9wnu5K0t

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 11, 2015

Whitsunday

*** 11:01am 88.9% counted ***#qldvotes Whitsunday -10.1% swing
Costigan (LNP) 50.6%
Taha (ALP) 49.4%http://t.co/wfHcQlwBhD

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 11, 2015

News, opinion and analysis

The @QldGovernor invited @AnnastaciaMP to visit. The @couriermail front page is misleading. #qldvotes #qldpol pic.twitter.com/V0J94JtrkC

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 11, 2015

Poor old CM. Lopsided, not coping & going in circles. #qldvotes #qldpol pic.twitter.com/reXD5VYYUs

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 10, 2015

Interesting now to consider this tweet during Campbell Newman's 1st press conference. @abcnews #qldvotes #qldpol pic.twitter.com/PZXpM3bbt5

— John Taylor (@JTQld) February 11, 2015

(February 10 2015) – The count day 10

To the Governor

• SBS News reports, “Labor leader Annastacia Palaszczuk has left a meeting with Queensland’s governor without speaking to media”: Palaszczuk silent after Qld governor visit.
• Joshua Robertson reports, “The state’s electoral commission has started declaring the results of the poll. But that may be far from the end of the process that will decide who will govern”: Seven questions about the possible outcomes.

https://twitter.com/nick__w/status/565025664596594688

This afternoon the Governor received the Opposition Leader @AnnastaciaMP to discuss #qldvotes2015

— Governor of Queensland (@QldGovernor) February 10, 2015

2 visits to the @QldGovernor but when Queensland get a Premier? @7NewsBrisbane 6pm #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/C0kUvi4da5

— Peter Doherty (@PeterDoherty7) February 10, 2015

At 4pm, I will visit @QldGovernor His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC at Government House. #qldpol #qldvotes (1/2)

— Annastacia Palaszczuk (@a_palaszczuk) February 10, 2015

Seats are yet to be declared & visit to @QldGovernor is a courtesy call to discuss current issues pertaining to the Jan 31 election (2/2)

— Annastacia Palaszczuk (@a_palaszczuk) February 10, 2015

Constitutional coup

• Joshua Robertson reports, “Outgoing Liberal leader tenders his resignation but stays on as caretaker as uncertainty over the poll outcome continues”: Campbell Newman resigns as Queensland premier.
• Anne Tiernan writes, “Labor has claimed Queensland’s caretaker premier, Campbell Newman, must resign “by 6.01pm” tonight, while Liberal National leader Lawrence Springborg has claimed his party has a strong case to remain as caretaker government even if Labor has the numbers to form government”: Queensland waits: Labor and the LNP’s conflicting claims to power.
• Amy Remeikis reports, “Campbell Newman has tendered his resignation as Queensland Premier. But he will remain as caretaker Premier until Queensland has an answer as to who will govern the state”: Campbell Newman resigns as premier.
• ABC News Qld reports, “Campbell Newman has resigned as Premier of Queensland following the state election 10 days ago”: Campbell Newman resigns as Queensland Premier.
• Michael McKenna reports, “Campbell Newman has sought a legal opinion on a plan for the Queensland Governor to delay commissioning a new government until after a possible by-election in a Brisbane seat that could be months away”: Newman seeks extension of LNP rule.
• Stephanie Smail reports, “It’s looking likely Queensland Labor will collect 44 seats when the counting is finished”: Queensland still waiting for its next state government.
• Patrick Condren interviews Professor Graeme Orr on 4BC, “Queensland has a ‘zombie’ caretaker government and Labor has the numbers to form government regardless of the outcome in the seat of Ferny Grove which could take months to decided”: QLD ‘zombie’ government.

1/2 Premier Newman @theqldpremier this morning tendered to me his resignation with effect from appointment of new Premier.

— Governor of Queensland (@QldGovernor) February 10, 2015

2/2 I will commission new Premier following #qldvotes polls declaration. PdeJ

— Governor of Queensland (@QldGovernor) February 10, 2015

Statement from caretaker Premier Campbell Newman: http://t.co/SuD8pIdMqD … #qldpol pic.twitter.com/z396InH7gw

— Campbell Newman (@CampbellNewman) February 10, 2015

The caretaker premier has just left Govt house Bris after meeting lasting 40 odd mins. @7NewsBrisbane #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/c4kb2jiyEq

— Katrina Blowers (@katrinablowers) February 10, 2015

Media waiting for @theqldpremier after his visit to @QldGovernor to update on caretaker provs. #7NewsQ #qldpol pic.twitter.com/qmdDD7LvXU

— Geoff Breusch (@gbreusch) February 10, 2015

Arriving at Gov House @theqldpremier ready to update @QldGovernor on caretaker mode. 5 weeks since calling #qldvotes pic.twitter.com/7JVr5mslrT

— Geoff Breusch (@gbreusch) February 10, 2015

Indefinite zombie, caretaker government in Qld would be constitutional coup http://t.co/PleWum1muT #qldvotes #uqpublaw

— Graeme Orr (@Graeme_Orr) February 9, 2015

I will update @QldGovernor on current situation this morning #qldpol

— Campbell Newman (@CampbellNewman) February 9, 2015

Reports that @theqldpremier is seeking advice about handing caretaking role to @LSpringborg #qldpol #qldvotes

— 4BC Brisbane (@NewsTalk4BC) February 9, 2015

KAP demands

• Kym Agius and Matt Watson report, “The two Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MPs have released their demands if the Labor Party or the Liberal National Party (LNP) want their support to form a minority government”: Katter’s Australian Party releases demands for minority government support.

Lawrence Springborg and LNP Pres Bruce McIver meet Bob Katter & Rob Katter in Brisbane cafe #7NewsQ #qldpol pic.twitter.com/WDejNOBTzi

— Geoff Breusch (@gbreusch) February 10, 2015

The moment Lawrence Springborg realised his meeting with Bob Katter wasn't secret anymore #9News #qldvotes #qldpol pic.twitter.com/vE7Ffyh6Fz

— Shane Doherty (@ShaneDoherty9) February 10, 2015

Ferny grove

• Amy Remeikis reports, “Chief Justice Tim Carmody will play a role in determining the outcome of the disputed Ferny Grove electoral result”: Chief Justice Tim Carmody to play role in deciding Ferny Grove.

Lockyer

*** 3:38pm 91.9% counted ***#qldvotes Lockyer -14.5%
Rickuss (LNP) 50.4%
Hanson (ONP) 49.6%http://t.co/lVZs1VFWrn

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 10, 2015

Whitsunday

*** 12:39pm 88.9% counted ***#qldvotes Whitsunday -10.1% swing
Costigan (LNP) 50.6%
Taha (ALP) 49.4%http://t.co/wfHcQlwBhD

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 10, 2015

Mount Ommaney

*** 3:00pm 92.0% counted ***#qldvotes Mount Ommaney -16.1% swing
Smith (LNP) 50.3%
Pugh (ALP) 49.7%http://t.co/Xk9wnu5K0t

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 10, 2015

News, opinion and analysis

Bats! #qldvotes is a "farce" & Governor "forced". CM not coping with all of this very well. pic.twitter.com/b4j9iR32Lw

— David Marler (@Qldaah) February 9, 2015