Queensland Election Showdown: Miles and Crisafulli Gear Up for Final Debate Amid Early Voting Surge

October 22, 2024
Queensland Election Showdown: Miles and Crisafulli Gear Up for Final Debate Amid Early Voting Surge
  • Crisafulli's campaign has emphasized crime and health, with strong commitments regarding leadership contingent on crime reduction and potential changes to abortion laws.

  • He has stated he will resign if crime rates do not decrease under an LNP government or if any alterations are made to abortion laws.

  • The abortion law issue has gained traction due to a conservative crossbencher's proposal to introduce a bill aimed at changing existing legislation.

  • Miles plans to call for a plebiscite on nuclear energy in the 2025 federal election if Labor wins, as nuclear energy remains banned in Queensland.

  • Crisafulli is urging voters seeking change to support his campaign, claiming the government's current strategies reflect desperation.

  • Premier Steven Miles and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli are preparing for the final election debate in Brisbane ahead of the Queensland election.

  • This crucial debate is scheduled for Tuesday, just four days before polling day, with more than 20% of Queensland's 3.68 million eligible voters having already cast their ballots early.

  • Miles is focusing his campaign on the cost of living and health, aiming for a four-year term after taking over from Annastacia Palaszczuk in December.

  • He has also promoted renewable energy initiatives and introduced emissions reduction legislation in Queensland.

  • Current polling indicates Crisafulli leading with a 55 to 45 percent advantage on a two-party-preferred basis.

  • Despite discussions around energy policies, Crisafulli has reiterated that transitioning to nuclear energy is not part of the LNP's agenda.

  • Both major parties have dismissed the idea of shifting to nuclear energy, even as federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton proposes building seven nuclear plants across Australia, including two in Queensland.

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