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Greens Withhold Preferences in Stafford By‑Election

The open ticket could disrupt Labor’s advantage by weakening predictable progressive preference flows.

Overview

  • The Greens said they would issue an open ticket in Stafford, telling voters to put Jess Lane first and then number every box.
  • Opposition Leader Steven Miles condemned the move, saying Greens supporters expect the party to work to block the LNP from gaining another seat.
  • Early voting has opened for more than 41,000 electors, with polling day set for May 16 in the Brisbane‑north electorate.
  • Labor’s Luke Richmond is pitching health and affordability, the LNP’s Fiona Hammond is focusing on fuel security, and the Greens are campaigning on housing costs and rent caps.
  • Pollster Kos Samaras said Labor remains favored in the progressive seat but warned a large swing to the LNP would signal a broader shift in Brisbane.