Article 6KD69 Shock losses to LNP and Greens in Queensland elections sound warning for Labor ahead of October poll

Shock losses to LNP and Greens in Queensland elections sound warning for Labor ahead of October poll

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Andrew Messenger and Ben Smee
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Premier Steven Miles says massive swing against ALP in two key byelections was very bad' for his government

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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