Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull has made a public appearance, his first statement to the media and public since early Sunday, saying he's as confident now as he was 48 hours ago about the prospects of forming a majority government. Mr Turnbull says he would be "amazed" it things weren't resolved … [Read more...]
The Count is On – Sunday update
What was that all about? That’s the call echoing around the hallowed halls of the National Capital and political party HQ’s this morning following a Federal Election that has re-cast Australian voting patterns and delivered a huge drift away from the major parties. The Prime Minister, overnight … [Read more...]
The Count is On – Update
The Federal Election result remains on a knife’s edge and there is some concern mounting of a hung Parliament against key Party officials. Late tonight the coalition is on track to claim 70 seats, the ALP 63 with more than half the vote counted. Not enough for either side to form … [Read more...]
The Count Continues
David Littleproud looks set to retain the seat of Maranoa for the LNP despite a big shift in votes towards ONE Nation candidate Lynette Keehn. However, as the count continues she still trails the ALP’s Dave Keerigan. A lot of the ONE Nation swing has not come from a Littleproud vote. The … [Read more...]
And the count begins
The signs are coming down and the Polling Stations have closed their doors. Scrutineers are now moving into position as counting begins in the 2016 Federal Election. This count will decide the make-up of the 45th Australian Parliament following today’s Double Dissolution election. We voted … [Read more...]
The Polling Booth Plan
After voting in no fewer than 42 elections, and several referenda, right across the mighty nation of Australia Mark Miller offers his hard learned tips for a visit to the place of Polling. Pre Prep: What to do before leaving: -Shower or under arm poohy up a Lot. (The only thing worse than a BO … [Read more...]
A round about for farmers
This week has seen the Ag Force ‘Fair Laws for Farmers’ campaign turn up a notch with local graziers in Emerald staging a ‘roundabout rally’. They assembled at a roundabout on the Capricorn Highway in Emerald. to drive home the message that tougher vegetation management restrictions will cost … [Read more...]
Saturday-Sunshine, Sausage Sizzles and Selection
The “How to Vote” cards are done, printed, voting slips crisp and piled high, the volunteers are organised and each candidate for Maranoa says they’re ready for the final showdown and countdown. We can expect to see those frantic poll booth workers staking out key signage and banner sites outside … [Read more...]
Senate Candidates Fire Up
With less than a week to go to the Federal Election there’s been a reminder for voters from Senator Barry O’Sullivan during his latest Western Queensland run. Independents and small party representatives cause instability. “They hold you to ransom and don’t act in the national interest. We’ve … [Read more...]
Those infamous Katter faux pas
By Mark Miller How quickly a seasoned politician can move to get what they want, when they want, from old media. You have to hand it to Federal Member, Bob Katter…When it comes to drawing attention all his way he knows what buttons to push and just when to push them. The now infamous Katter … [Read more...]
