- by cnn
- 15 Aug 2024
The federal Labor leader, Anthony Albanese, has spent more than a fortnight in Queensland since parliament rose in early December as he stakes out northern seats as a key part of his plan to form government.
Albanese said he believed Queenslanders were ready for a change in government but after the swing towards the Coalition in 2019, the ALP faces large margins in seats previously held in order to form government.
Albanese has prioritised Queensland over summer but he has also visited the seats of Adelaide and Boothby in South Australia and Bass in Tasmania.
The prime minister, by contrast, has mainly visited NSW electorates where the Coalition believes it stands the strongest chance of winning seats off Labor.
The Coalition, which now holds 76 seats in the 151-seat House of Representatives, needs to retain that number but must offset expected losses in Western Australia where the federal government is deeply unpopular.
In Queensland, Morrison has visited the Labor-held marginals of Lilley, held on a 0.6% margin, and Moreton, held on a 1.9% margin.
Sitting MPs including Alex Hawke, Trent Zimmerman and Sussan Ley are all under threat if plebiscite ballots go ahead, leading to factional leaders attempting to negotiate a peace settlement ahead of the election.
Union Square’s latest attraction, Madame Theodore’s Floral Academy for Wayward Travelers, is set to captivate visitors and art enthusiasts alike. Created by local artists Nicole Whitten and Carina Garciga Meyers in collaboration with the iconic Beacon Grand hotel, this floral-inspired installation transforms a historic corner of San Francisco into a must-see attraction. Blending the thrill of discovery with the beauty of botanical artistry, this installation offers travelers a unique glimpse into San Francisco’s artistic spirit.
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