Labor claims victory in Stafford by-election
Labor has secured a victory in the Stafford by-election, with Luke Richmond set to become the new member for the seat. The LNP conceded defeat, acknowledging a significant swing against them. Opposition Leader Steven Miles stated that the results indicate growing momentum for Labor ahead of the next election.
- ▪Luke Richmond of Labor has won the Stafford by-election in Brisbane.
- ▪The LNP conceded defeat, with Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie calling the results disastrous for Labor.
- ▪Labor has historically won the seat nine out of ten times since its creation in 2001.
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Labor claims victory in Stafford by-election in Brisbane, LNP concedes candidate 'just won't get there'SBy Sarah RichardsTopic:By-ElectionsSun 17 May 2026 at 11:28amSun 17 May 2026 at 11:28amSun 17 May 2026 at 11:28amQueensland Labor candidate Luke Richmond has claimed victory in the Stafford by-election. (ABC News: Lucas Hill)abc.net.au/news/labor-claims-victory-stafford-by-election-luke-richmond/106689404Link copiedShareShare articleThe LNP has conceded it has fallen short of victory in the by-election for the Queensland state electorate of Stafford in Brisbane's northern suburbs.Labor's former state assistant secretary, Luke Richmond, is on track to enter parliament as the next member for Stafford, defeating the LNP's Fiona Hammond.In a statement overnight, Opposition Leader Steven…
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