Miles trails sharply in Queensland polls as Labor pressure builds
New polling shows Steven Miles trailing badly in marginal Queensland seats: just 24 per cent back him versus Crisafulli's 45 per cent.
New polling shows Steven Miles is unpopular in key seats. Just 24 per cent of voters in marginal seats back his performance.
Premier David Crisafulli leads with 45 per cent. Miles' overall likeability rating is minus 6, while Crisafulli's is plus 20.
In marginal seats, Miles' rating drops to minus 25. The state primary votes stand at LNP 32 per cent, Labor 24 per cent, and One Nation 21 per cent.
Senior Labor figures have privately raised concerns about Miles' direction. Party sources say they need an electable leader before Christmas.
Miles says he will still head the party by year's end.
- 24 per cent
- Miles backing in marginal seats
- 45 per cent
- Crisafulli backing in marginal seats
- 32 per cent
- LNP primary vote
- 24 per cent
- Labor primary vote
Why it mattersThe polling suggests Labor faces an uphill battle in the 2028 Queensland election and may need to replace Miles to be competitive.
AustraliaQueensland voters are heading toward a 2028 state election where Labor is significantly behind the LNP, and these numbers suggest the opposition needs new leadership to mount a real challenge.
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