The Federal Election Part 2: The Candidates

*This article is part two of Glass’ election explainer. If you haven’t already, please visit part one here.

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Who’s running? 

The candidates who want to represent you differ depending on where you live. While everyone votes for their preferred Senators, only people in a given electorate can vote for that representative.

 

Find Out Who’s Running Where You Live:

This page will be updated as candidates continue to respond to Glass. Last updated, 09/05.

Queensland Senate Candidates (six positions available)

Six expiring seats currently held by:

  • The Liberal National Party (x3)
  • The Labour Party (x2)
  • One Nation (x1)

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Blair

Currently held by: Labor

The Division of Blair consists of:

  • part of the Brisbane City Council
  • part of the Ipswich City Council
  • part of the Scenic Rim Regional Council
  • part of the Somerset Regional Council

Map of Blair

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Bonner 

Currently held by: Liberal National Party

The Division of Bonner consists of:

  • part of the Brisbane City Council
  • part of the Redland City Council

Map of Bonner

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Bowman 

Currently held by: Liberal National Party

The Division of Bowman consists of:

  • part of the Redland City Council
  • part of the Brisbane City Council

Map of Bowman

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Brisbane

Currently held by: Liberal National Party

The Division of Brisbane consists of part of the Brisbane City Council

Map of Brisbane

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Dickson 

Currently held by: Liberal National Party

The Division of Dickson consists of:

  • part of the Brisbane City Council
  • part of the Moreton Bay Regional Council

Map of Dickson

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Fadden

Currently held by: Liberal National Party

The Division of Fadden consists of:

  • part of the Gold Coast City Council
  • part of the Redland City Council

Map of Fadden

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Forde

Currently held by: Liberal National Party

The Division of Forde consists of:

  • part of the Gold Coast City Council
  • part of the Logan City Council

Map of Forde

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Griffith 

Currently held by: Labor

The Division of Griffith consists of part of the Brisbane City Council

Map of Griffith

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Lilley 

Currently held by: Labor

The Division of Lilley consists of:

  • part of the Brisbane City Council
  • part of the Moreton Bay Regional Council

Map of Lilley

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Longman

Currently held by: Liberal National Party

The Division of Longman consists of:

  • part of the Moreton Bay Regional Council
  • part of the Somerset Regional Council
  • part of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Map of Longman

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McPherson

Currently held by: Liberal National Party

The Division of McPherson consists of part of the Gold Coast City Council

Map of McPherson

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Moncrieff

Currently held by: Liberal National Party

The Division of Moncrieff consists of part of the Gold Coast City Council

Map of Moncrieff

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Moreton 

Currently held by: Labor

The Division of Moreton consists of part of the Brisbane City Council

Map of Moreton

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Oxley 

Currently held by: Labor

The Division of Oxley consists of:

  • part of the Brisbane City Council
  • part of the Ipswich City Council
  • part of the Logan City Council

Map of Oxley

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Petrie 

Currently held by: Liberal National Party

The Division of Petrie consists of:

  • part of the Brisbane City Council
  • part of the Moreton Bay Regional Council

Map of Petrie

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Rankin 

Currently held by: Labor

The Division of Rankin consists of:

  • part of the Brisbane City Council
  • part of the Logan City Council

Map of Rankin

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Ryan 

Currently held by: Liberal National Party

The Division of Ryan consists of:

  • part of the Brisbane City Council
  • part of the Moreton Bay Regional Council

Map of Ryan

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Wright

Currently held by: Liberal National Party

The Division of Wright consists of:

  • Lockyer Valley Regional Council
  • part of the Gold Coast City Council
  • part of the Ipswich City Council
  • part of the Logan City Council
  • part of the Scenic Rim Regional Council
  • part of the Southern Downs Regional Council

Map of Wright

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Tom Loudon
Tom Loudon

Tom (he/him) is a Meanjin/Brisbane based writer and the Editor in Chief at Glass Media. He has a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts (Creative Writing) and is currently studying Communications (Journalism) at QUT.

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