Kate Jones has claimed victory for Labor in Ashgrove, formally taking back the job she lost to Queensland Premier Campbell Newman three years ago.
Ms Jones, dubbed "the giant killer" by former Labor premier Peter Beattie, has thanked supporters who helped her oust Mr Newman.
Earlier, the premier called her to concede defeat in the Brisbane-based seat.
Ms Jones told cheering supporters she could not stomach the changes she witnessed under the Newman government, and that was why she ran again.
"People (were) saying to me that they did not like the direction that we were going in. They did not like the attacks on our judiciary. They did not like the attacks on our doctors, our lawyers and on our community," she told the party faithful.
She said she'd heard one clear message repeated by Ashgrove voters.
"The resounding message that I have heard loud and clear is that trust is something that cannot be bought but is something that is earned."
Treasurer Tim Nicholls said the result in Ashgrove was devastating for Mr Newman and the LNP.
"There will be much sorrow - Campbell having lost his seat and not being part of the team going forward," he told the ABC.
"For Campbell, this will be a very sad and disappointing day."
Mr Newman is expected to address the media shortly.
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