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Queensland Labor Leans on ‘Right-Wing’ Label to Undermine Premier

From pastries to policies, nothing is sacred as former premier starts an early fight to reclaim his ground.
Queensland Labor Leans on ‘Right-Wing’ Label to Undermine Premier
Queensland former Labor Premier Steven Miles (left) and Queensland LNP Premier David Crisafulli (right) at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Australia on Oct. 16, 2024. AAP Image/Darren England
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
10/26/2025|Updated: 10/27/2025
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Do Queenslanders prefer freshly-baked cookies, or a tray of date slices?

At first glance, it looks like a war over pastry preferences, yet it’s not the latest reality cooking show on display, but a concerted effort by Labor Premier Steven Miles to frame public opinion against the current government.

Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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