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The key platforms that the Queensland Party advocates include restoration of the [[Queensland Legislative Council]], protection of public ownership of Queensland assets, decentralisation, a coal seam gas moratorium |
The key platforms that the Queensland Party advocates include restoration of the [[Queensland Legislative Council]], protection of public ownership of Queensland assets, decentralisation, a coal seam gas moratorium, [[Royalties for Regions policy|Royalties for Regions]] and free public transport for senior citizens between 9am and 2pm.<ref name=TQP/> |
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The Queensland Party encourages members to [[cross the floor]] when they feel that party policy contradicts with the interests of the electorate. Leaders are chosen by the party membership.<ref name=TQP/> |
The Queensland Party encourages members to [[cross the floor]] when they feel that party policy contradicts with the interests of the electorate. Leaders are chosen by the party membership.<ref name=TQP/> |
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Revision as of 00:31, 20 September 2011
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| Leader | No current leader |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Brisbane |
| Political position | Decentralised state focus |
| Colours | Maroon |
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The Queensland Party is a political party based in Queensland, Australia. It is not affiliated with the North Queensland Party. The Queensland Party had one member in the Queensland Legislative Assembly and claims to be "neither left nor right with a focus on providing a balanced, moderate voice" into the Queensland Parliament.[1] It was formed after Aidan McLindon, the MP for Beaudesert, resigned from the Liberal National Party of Queensland in May 2010.[2][3]
The party was referred to the Electoral Commission of Queensland for registration in June 2010.[1]
Candidates
Three former LNP candidates and advisors have joined the Queensland Party:
- 15 June 2010: Andrea Johanson, former LNP candidate for Albert.[4]
- 21 June 2010: Jessica Christmas, former advisor to the Opposition Leader, John-Paul Langbroek.[5]
- 22 June 2010: Wendy Richardson, former LNP candidate for Barron River.[6]
A number of former Labor Party members have also joined as Queensland Party members including former ALP MP Peter Pyke and Shane Guley. [7] [8]
Platform and beliefs
The key platforms that the Queensland Party advocates include restoration of the Queensland Legislative Council, protection of public ownership of Queensland assets, decentralisation, a coal seam gas moratorium, Royalties for Regions and free public transport for senior citizens between 9am and 2pm.[1]
The Queensland Party encourages members to cross the floor when they feel that party policy contradicts with the interests of the electorate. Leaders are chosen by the party membership.[1]
Possible deregistration
The former leader Aidan McLindon and former state secretary Bernie Gaynor left the party in August 2011. McLindon announced that he would join Katter's Australian Party and proposed merging the two parties. The merger has been opposed by other members of the Queensland Party, which will be audited to determine whether membership is sufficient to remain a registered political party.[9] On 18th September 2011 Queensland Party member Jason Somerville lodged a last-minute objection to Katter's Australian Party being registered in Queensland. He stated in a letter that there had been no merger, despite statements by Mr McLindon. He further claimed that a recent motion moved by the state executive of The Queensland Party unanimously rejected a merger. Also allegations were made by Mr Somerville that Mr McLindon had deliberately misled members and the public by diverting The Queensland Party website to that of Katter's Australian Party.[10]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "It's up to all of us - VOTE 1 QUEENSLAND PARTY". The Queensland Party. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- ^ "Desertions a huge blow to LNP leader John-Paul Langbroek". Courier Mail. 6 May 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- ^ Martin, Lisa (6 June 2010). "Rebel LNP defector to start new party". News.smh.com.au. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- ^ 15 June 2010 8:27AM (15 June 2010). "Third Liberal National Party member quits 'divided' party". Herald Sun. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Second Ally For McLindon's Queensland Party". Brisbanetimes.com.au. 21 June 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- ^ "The Queensland Party Gathers Momentum With 10 More People To Join". Brisbanetimes.com.au. 22 June 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- ^ Jim Campbell (3 May 2011). Former MP Pyke to take on Shine. The Chronicle. Toowoomba Newspapers.
- ^ Adam Wratten (30 July 2010). Guley to take on Livermore. The Bulletin. Capricornia Newspapers
- ^ "Qld Party accuses ex-leader of sabotage". News Limited. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "Objection to Katter party registration". Brisbane Times. 19-9-2011. Retrieved 19-9-2011.
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