Queensland election 2020: Labor polling strongly, LNP says victory 'extremely difficult'

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The Labor Party currently has a 4.6 per cent swing in its favour statewide, a very good indication of a very good night for the incumbent party.

is starting to thin out, with just five still in play.

The results will be very disappointing for the LNP, who thought a promise of a youth curfew, while unpopular in other parts of the state, might get them over the line in those areas where the issue is front-of-mind for locals.The vibe is a lot more upbeat at Labor's party HQ in Inala this evening.Jackie Trad has not made any public statements, but has addressed a small group of supporters at her South Brisbane base.

Asked on the ABC’s election panel if he agreed the party had a problem before COVID-19, Mr Mander said: “I'm not going to take any advice off Campbell Newman, that's for sure.” Federal Nationals senator Amanda Stoker, who is also on the panel, says Mr Miles' claim is "outrageous".Asked whether Ms Trad would bow out of politics following the likely loss, Mr Miles said: "I'm not sure. We'll talk to her later tonight."Matt Dennien

That takes the unofficial preliminary count to about 1 million of the 3.3 million votes set to be cast across the state.Official counting will start tomorrow.It is a sombre mood in the LNP function in South Bank as results come in.The room within The Emporium Hotel is two-thirds empty and the big screens are dominated by upbeat Labor candidates.

 

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