Palaszczuk’s decisive win makes it clear: Scott Morrison’s biggest challenge is in front of him.

SCOTT MORRISON Deb Frecklington
QLD LNP leader Deb Frecklington and Prime Minister Scott Morrison (Image: AAP/Cameron Laird)

Annastacia Palaszczuk’s historic return to power in Queensland on the weekend holds a six-pack of lessons for Scott Morrison — and how he deals with these will almost certainly determine his fortunes.

Incumbency is favoured in a crisis

The pandemic proved this to be true for Queensland Labor, but it’s all in the timing. As the crisis passes, voters look to how government responded. Why wasn’t it…



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