Queensland Liberal and National Party leader David Crisafulli has insisted his party remains 'firmly the underdog' despite seeing major swings against the government in the Ipswich West and Inala by-elections.
Qld LNP leader David Crisafulli insists party is 'firmly the underdog' despite by-election win, vows to 'earn' right to govern
The LNP needs a state-wide swing of about six per cent to claim the 13 seats it needs to secure a majority at the next state election, which is in just six months time. Mr Crisafulli said the byelection result showed voters wanted to"send a message" to the government, but insisted it did not necessarily suggest his party would be successful at the general election. Picture: Lachie Millard
The state LNP leader then sought to deliver a"sober reminder" to residents about the size of the task facing his party, highlighting the need to win 13 seats as well as the Labor Party's imposing record in general elections.
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