Champ in Premier’s corner
ANNASTACIA Palaszczuk has drawn on the star power of underdog-turned-world welterweight-champion Jeff “The Hornet” Horn to officially launch her re-election campaign as she fights to hold on to power in Saturday’s poll.
Ms Palaszczuk insisted she understood the frustrations of disillusioned voters, but she slammed One Nation for its stance on everything from gun laws and domestic violence to the GST and vaccinations.
“I know there are Queenslanders who are doing it tough. They feel insecure about their future, and they feel insecure about their children’s futures,” she said. “We can improve job security for all Queenslanders.”
Ms Palaszczuk repeatedly took aim at Mr Nicholls, continuing Labor’s campaign to link his electoral chances to those of One Nation.
“At the last election, Tim Nicholls tried to sell our assets. This election, he’s selling out to Pauline Hanson and One Nation,” she said.
“We cannot risk the sun setting on our state. Now is not the time to lurch backwards. I won’t let the LNP and One Nation halt our progress or harm our future.”
The launch, at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, was attended by more than 300 people, including MPs and ministers past and present.
Labor is battling to hold on to the 41 seats it currently has.