March 3, 2017
The LNP has confirmed it will not be challenging any of the proposed changes to electorate boundaries unveiled by the Queensland Electoral Commission last week.
The party’s “Southern Queensland LNP Team” released a statement on Friday saying the redistribution was the biggest shake-up of electoral boundaries in 30 years.
“This isn’t about politicians; it’s about Queenslanders and ensuring they get the best representation possible,” the unattributed statement said.
“The Liberal National Party will accept the umpire’s decision. We are united and focused on delivering the jobs, infrastructure and safer communities that Queensland needs to reach its full potential.”
The statement also confirmed five names of Southern Queensland candidates who will be-recontesting the next State election:
- Deb Frecklington will continue to represent the people of the Nanango electorate and will seek pre-selection for the seat at the next election
- Trevor Watts will continue to represent the people of the Toowoomba North electorate and will seek pre-selection for the seat at the next election
- David Janetzki will continue to represent the people of Toowoomba South and will seek pre-selection for the seat at the next election
- Pat Weir will continue to represent the people of the Condamine electorate and will seek pre-selection for the seat at the next election; and
- Jon Krause will continue to represent the people of the Beaudesert electorate and will seek pre-selection for the seat Scenic Rim at the next election.
The statement contained no clue as to who may toss their hat in the pre-selection ring for the seat of Callide, which will be vacated by current MP Jeff Seeney at the poll.
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