Miles had addressed an upbeat crowd of his own at a pub in his electorate in Brisbane’s suburban north about one hour earlier, saying it was always going to be a challenge to retain a fourth-term for Labor in government.
In a speech appearing to be a pitch to lead the party in opposition, he said it was clear Labor would be short the 47 seats needed for government in the 93-seat single house of parliament, and the LNP was “unlikely to have a majority”.
“But I have no regrets about the campaign, or indeed by last 10 months,” Miles said, thanking family, staff, the party and union movement, and continuing campaign attacks against the LNP
“Whatever the final number of seats, I will keep doing what matters for Queensland.”
More to come.
