Labor claims victory in Queensland's Stafford by-election
Queensland Labor has claimed victory in the Stafford by-election in Brisbane's northern suburbs, with candidate Luke Richmond on track to become the seat's next state member. The Liberal National Party conceded it had fallen short after counting ended on Saturday night. The result follows a four-week campaign in the state electorate, which was triggered by the death of former MP Jimmy Sullivan last month.Richmond, described as Labor's former state assistant secretary, defeated the LNP's Fiona Hammond. In a statement overnight, Opposition Leader Steven Miles said the people of Stafford had sent the LNP a message and said Labor momentum was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
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