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Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington stands down as Queensland’s LNP leader
Queensland’s Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington says she will step down as party leader following the Liberal National Party’s electoral defeat at the weekend.
Key points:
- Deb Frecklington has stood aside with a new leader to be appointed in coming days
- The outgoing leader says she takes responsibility for electoral defeat
- Deputy Leader Tim Mander and Broadwater MP David Crisafulli are suggested replacements
Talks about the LNP’s leadership began almost immediately after the party lost a number of seats at the state election.
Ms Frecklington declared on Saturday night she planned to continue as LNP leader but said she has since reflected on her future.
Once the final vote is tallied, Ms Frecklington said she will convene a party meeting to…
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