Labor not keen on minority govt in Qld

Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk says Labor won't be doing deals with minor parties to form a minority government in Queensland.

QUEENSLAND'S ELECTION CAMPAIGN ON MONDAY

WHERE THEY WENT

Campbell Newman: Brisbane, North Lakes

Annastacia Palaszczuk: Ipswich, Townsville

WHAT THEY SAID

Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk on whether she's open to forming a minority government with independents and minor parties: "Let me make it very clear: no, no, no, no deals. Next question."

Acting Prime Minister Warren Truss on why Prime Minister Tony Abbott hasn't been campaigning with Premier Campbell Newman: "Premier Newman doesn't need someone else to hold his hand. He's an experienced premier. It's his election."

TODAY'S POLICIES

LNP

- "Congestion-busting" roads plan that will fund $148 million worth of roads projects in southeast Queensland.

Labor

- $40 million Business Development Fund, spent over four years, to help businesses develop new ideas by matching proposals dollar for dollar up to $250,000.


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