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 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

Do Queenslanders prefer freshly-baked cookies, or a tray of date slices?

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