Annastacia Palaszczuk wins government in Queensland, making history

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has won a third term in office, declaring victory for her party and entering the history books as a Labor legend after being rewarded by voters for her handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Labor leader is set to form a majority government, with the ABC’s election computer predicting the ALP to win 52 seats, to the LNP’s 34.

During the almost month-long campaign, Ms Palaszczuk campaigned strongly on her Government’s handling of the pandemic and in her speech she acknowledged the toll the COVID-19 crisis has had on the state.

“We stood strong, Queensland,” she said.

This will be Labor’s first four-year fixed term in power.