Shock losses to LNP and Greens in Queensland elections sound warning for Labor ahead of October poll
by Andrew Messenger and Ben Smee from World news | The Guardian on (#6KD69)
Premier Steven Miles says massive swing against ALP in two key byelections was very bad' for his government
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Queensland premier Steven Miles concedes massive swings against his government at the Ipswich West and Inala byelections are very bad" for the Labor party and could result in a wipeout at the October general election if it doesn't acknowledge the message sent by voters.
Labor lost the safe seat of Ipswich West to the Liberal National party after a two-party swing of about 18%.
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