Could the Queensland election result come down to Townsville?

It’s no scheduling accident that both Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington are campaigning in Townsville today — according to one Labor insider the seats up for grabs here could be the “deciding factor” in the state election.

The battle for Townsville is unpredictable, with both sides struggling to get their heads around the strength of minor parties and preference flows.

Contrary to reports about the demise of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, Labor is insisting the controversial right-wing party is still very much a player.

If the LNP wins all three of Labor’s…