by-election

Many factors should be concerning for Labor.

But despite pulling up short, the Liberals say the swing against the government has put them in good stead at the next election.

‘The sorts of advertising that we’ve seen from that group goes well beyond the acceptable norms of ... sensible Australian politics,’ said Jim Chalmers.

Scott Benton MP has been embroiled in a lobbying scandal. which led to an investigation by the Committee on Standards.

Queensland’s opposition has put forward a Vietnamese candidate to contest the Labor stronghold of Inala, the former seat of retiring Premier Palaszczuk.

The former Conservative MP was recalled after he was suspended over bullying and sexual misconduct, although he maintains the allegations are unfounded.

Mr. Benton was found to put out a message that he ‘was corrupt’ and ‘for sale.’

Eden Foster leads with more than 40 percent of the primary vote.

The suspension of Peter Bone MP doesn’t come as good news for the Conservative Party, which has only managed to hold one seat in seven by-elections in 2023.

Michael Shanks won by an overwhelming 58.55 percent, boosting Labour’s confidence to oust the Tories and the SNP in the next general election.