LNP set to retain government: Newspoll

The latest Newspoll shows the LNP is set to retain government in Queensland but with a much-reduced majority.

LNP set to retain government

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman during the Liberal National Party 2015 Queensland campaign Lunch at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Wednesday, January 28, 2015.

The Liberal National Party is set to return to government in Queensland with a much-reduced majority after a likely 11-point swing to Labor, the latest Newspoll shows.

The poll, published by News Corp just before Saturday's state election, shows the LNP on 52 per cent to Labor's 48 per cent on a two-party preferred basis.

The poll, taken in the final week of the campaign, gives the LNP a primary vote of 41 per cent, ahead of Labor on 37 per cent.

The poll shows only 35 per cent of voters are satisfied with Campbell Newman's performance as premier, with 58 per cent dissatisfied.

Labor leader Annastacia Palaszczuk's satisfaction levels have remained steady at 38 per cent, with 40 per cent of voters dissatisfied with her performance.

But on the question of preferred premier, Mr Newman leads his rival 43 per cent to 42 per cent.


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