As the state and federal governments announce more measures and restrictions to deal with the COVID-19 public health crisis, Queensland’s electoral commission is pressing ahead with the 28 March local government elections amid a suite of adaptations to facilitate voting safely.
Below are several links to articles addressing election issues, including for two state by-elections being held concurrently, and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Queensland council election results may not be known for weeks »
- Coronavirus crisis could postpone Queensland council elections if health advice changes »
- Candidates and campaigners banned from gathering outside polling areas »
- Democracy versus disease: voters shielded from virus threat »
- Postal vote applications surge ahead of Qld local elections »
- Politicians urge postal votes as council elections loom »
- No contest – candidates are turning their backs on local govt elections »
- ‘Everything is a done deal’: Redlands residents go to polls over development »
- LNP preference One Nation over Labor in Currumbin, Bundamba by-elections »
- A Bachelorette contestant and a former prisoner join the list of candidates in Queensland’s upcoming council elections »
- Brisbane City Councillor Kate Richards demands resignation of LNP members after being cleared by CCC »
- Currumbin MP Jann Stuckey quits LNP, saying she feels ‘deceived’ by party »
- Queensland’s by-elections won’t bring down the State Government but the stakes are high »
- What are the main promises from mayoral candidates for Brisbane this council election? »
- How to vote in the Queensland local government election, and your other questions answered »
- Get in and get out when voting this Saturday, says health chief »
- Likely Brisbane election winner ‘anyone’s guess’ as virus changes rules »
- Queensland elections: coronavirus poses ‘lethal risk’ to voters, experts say »
- What are the challenges of holding elections in the midst of a pandemic? »
- The real reason why show must go on for council polls »
Coronavirus’ effect on Queensland’s election results sends warning to Deb Frecklington and Jackie Trad
The ABC’s Matt Wordsworth comments on the outcomes of the local council elections and state by-elections held on Saturday 28 March, speculating on what the results might mean for the Queensland election later this year.
‘The results of the local government elections and two state by-elections have sent a warning shot to some of the biggest names in state politics – the Opposition Leader and the Deputy Premier – as the community reacts to the historic and existential threat of the coronavirus pandemic.
‘There are little more than 200 days until Queensland goes to the polls again on October 31 for the state election and judging by the weekend’s results, the mood in the electorate seems to be one of extreme caution in changing leaders.
‘… The revolving door in Canberra has proved to be an electoral turn-off and if the weekend’s local government elections are a guide, perhaps people are less willing to change horses during what is an unprecedented time of global turmoil.’
- Coronavirus’ effect on Queensland’s election results sends warning to Deb Frecklington and Jackie Trad »
- Queensland council election 2020: Voters could wait days for results »
- Queensland council elections: Technical issues delay results of controversial polls »
- An ‘absolute farce’: Outrage as Queensland election counts drag on, plagued by ‘technical’ issues »
- Confusion on the border might save LNP from Currumbin defeat »
- First non-Labor-aligned mayor in 50 years likely in Ipswich »
- Schrinner claims victory in Brisbane mayoral race as Condren concedes »
- Brisbane’s Lord Mayor and Gold Coast Mayor retain office, new Ipswich Mayor revealed, as election results trickle in »
- After Brisbane council election, lord mayor backs ECQ inquiry following slow results »
- Brisbane council, Gold Coast council and Queensland council elections result in changes »
- Queenslanders head to the polls for council elections during coronavirus pandemic »
- Bushfire hero mayor facing shock election defeat »
- Corruption boss lays down the law to our newly minted mayors »
- Adviser appointed to help new Ipswich council »
- Currumbin by-election result: LNP retains seat says Antony Green »
- No shake-up in Parliament with byelections claimed by party successors »
- ‘Extraordinary’ election may leave Brisbane council virtually unchanged »
- 30 new mayors likely as council contenders face an uneasy weekend »
- Clive Palmer’s failed bid to unseat Townsville mayor cost $40 per vote »
- Final Analysis of the 2020 Brisbane City Council Elections »