Queensland Premier Rejects Coalition with Minor Parties Ahead of State Election
Steven Miles prefers a minority LNP government over forming alliances with minor parties as early voting begins.
- Queensland Premier Steven Miles has ruled out forming a coalition with minor parties, opting instead for a majority Labor government.
- Miles expressed a preference for a minority Liberal National Party (LNP) government rather than negotiating with independents and smaller parties.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supports Miles's stance against nuclear power, aligning with the Queensland Premier's election campaign.
- The upcoming state election will test Miles's leadership, as he seeks a mandate after succeeding Annastacia Paluszczuk.
- Both major party leaders, Miles and David Crisafulli, are positioning themselves as underdogs in the election race.