Qld election blog 2015 – #qldvotes #qldpol: @Qldaah

(January 7, 2015) Day 2 – Lisa Newman happy for Campbell to lose

  • Newman has referenced “asset sales” instead of “asset leases”.

  • First poll since the election was called is in.

  • A lot of interest in the infamous 2012 Newman “non-handshake”. @7NewsBrisbane has the story:
7 News Brisbane: In 2012, Campbell Newman refuses to shake Kate Jones' hand

7 News Brisbane: In 2012, Campbell Newman refuses to shake Kate Jones’ hand

9 News Brisbane: Katherine Feeney takes a look at what seats Labor would need to win.

9 News Brisbane: Katherine Feeney takes a look at what seats Labor would need to win.

 

  • MP for South Brisbane Labor’s Jackie Trad is still waiting to hear if a LNP candidate will be named for the seat.

  • Due to the unexpected election announcement, some journalists have had to cancel and change plans.

(January 6, 2015) Heightened election chatter

The Abbott factor?

 

  • Open letter from popular Twitter commentator, KieraGorden

Queensland Premier Newman announces January 31 election

Queensland Premier Newman announces January 31 election

Opposition Leader Palaszczuk vows to fight 'David and Goliath' battle

Opposition Leader Palaszczuk vows to fight ‘David and Goliath’ battle

Election uncertainty would set Qld back economically, says Newman

Election uncertainty would set Qld back economically, says Newman

  • With the writ and proclamation signed, the 54th Queensland Parliament comes to an end.

  • With Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey out of the state, it was left to Chief Justice Tim Carmody to greet Premier Campbell Newman at Government House. Carmody had been controversially appointed by the Newman Government to the position of chief justice over the top of more experienced members of the Queensland judiciary.

  • The media stake out at Queensland Government House began early.

  • The morning edition of government backer The Courier Mail declared the election was on.

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