‘We’re not going to do deals’: Queensland premier favours LNP rule over Labor governing with minor parties

Steven Miles says he would prefer Crisafulli minority government over horse-trading if he fails to win absolute majority at October election

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The Queensland premier, Steven Miles, says he would rather see a minority LNP government in power after the 26 October state election than horse-trade with independents and minor parties.

In an interview with Guardian Australia, Miles says he needs a majority in his own right, ruling out any sort of supply and confidence agreement with One Nation, the Katter party, the Greens or independents.

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