Seems Annastacia Palaszczuk is beloved by the people of Qld. Preferred Premier rating has increased to 61.5% over 38.5% for Springborg. Labors 2pp in Qld also in a strong position with 52.5% for Labor to 47.5 to LNP.
Seems the HC critics are out of step with mainstream voters as usual.
"Queensland voters have strongly backed Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's handling of outcast MP Billy Gordon, the latest opinion poll suggests.
The Roy Morgan poll shows Ms Palaszczuk and the Labor party have pulled ahead since she called for Mr Gordon to be expelled from the party over his undisclosed criminal record and allegations of domestic violence.
Ms Palaszczuk's preferred premier rating has increased to 61.5 per cent over Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg, at 38.5 per cent, since March 15.
"Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has gained a clear increase in support after her strong stance on north Queensland Labor MP Billy Gordon," Ray Morgan said in a statement.
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"The ALP ... is now ahead for the first time since Palaszczuk's surprise victory in Queensland's January election."
The poll shows Labor's primary vote has also lifted to 40 per cent compared to the Liberal National Party's 40.5 per cent, which dropped by 3.0 per cent.
Labor is currently leading the LNP 52.5-47.5 on a two-party preferred basis, according to the poll".
