Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has put her historic election win down to her COVID-19 response allowing voters to maintain their lifestyles, and promised to deliver a budget before Christmas.

Labor is on track to hold as many as 52 seats – up four on its previous numbers – as counting continues on Sunday.

The Liberal National Party appears to have lost a net four seats, taking its numbers to 34 in the 93-seat chamber.

The premier has won a third term, making her Australia’s most successful female political leader.

Ms Palaszczuk says Queenslanders backed her COVID-19 measures, which…



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