Housing pressures and the cost of living crisis mean Steven Miles’ government is under threat from the Greens in Brisbane and the LNP in the regions
Council elections and two byelections could underscore the difficulty the Labor government, led by Steven Miles, has in winning a fourth consecutive term.Council elections and two byelections could underscore the difficulty the Labor government, led by Steven Miles, has in winning a fourth consecutive term.The old Inala roller skating rink in Brisbane’s south-west has been vacant for more than 15 years. For many locals, it is a symbol that progress moves slower in the outer suburbs.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup For those who might dismiss the Greens as a niche environmental party that can not break through beyond the inner-city, some food for thought: federal victories in Brisbane, Ryan and Griffith were as much about gains in suburban areas – with large proportions of social housing – as in affluent, progressive parts of the city. The Greens also outpolled Labor in unexpected places, likewill also have an impact on the Brisbane council election.
“If South Bank residents and visitors get access to a free swimming pool, why can’t everyone else in the city?” Sriranganathan said last month.
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