Annastacia Palaszczuk has claimed victory for Labor in the Queensland state election, becoming the first woman in the nation’s political history to win three elections.
As vote counting continues, Ms Palaszczuk told supporters in her electorate she was confident of governing in majority.
“For many Queenslanders, I know it has been an incredibly tough year,” she said.
“It has been tough not being able to see your family and friends in other states, or even around the world, as we’ve been in the midst of a global pandemic.
“But here in Queensland we’ve all stood strong and united, and together…
