Independently Owned, Locally Grown, Community Loved
With nominations closing today, 11 November, there has been considerable shuffling among the minor parties, while the major parties have their campaigns in full swing.
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Queensland (One Nation) party saw Lisa Buchtmann withdraw due to personal health issues, while the Labor, Greens, and Family First parties only recently announced their nominations.
Joining major party contenders Mark Molachino for Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) and Wayde Chiesa for the Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP) are the following candidates:
As campaigning ramps up, questions remain: Will KAP hold the seat without its long-serving local MP? Can the LNP or Labor make enough inroads to close the gap and potentially claim victory?
This by-election offers a snapshot of shifting political dynamics in regional Queensland, particularly in a seat long held by KAP. In the 2024 general election, Nick Dametto secured 46.42 per cent of the primary vote for KAP, with the LNP on 28.22 per cent and Labor on 14.03 per cent.
With Dametto’s departure and a new slate of candidates, the vote could swing. If the LNP or Labor achieve strong gains, it could indicate broader changes in how regional electorates respond to both major and minor parties alike.
Next week, we’ll be publishing a special Q&A with the candidates — comparing apples with apples on their policies, plans, and visions for how they aim to improve the region if elected.
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes. Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Life Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Life Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2026 Life Publishing Group Ltd.
