“Taking a stronger position against Adani clearly contributed to the swing in south-east Queensland. Both were areas where voters support the Adani mine but, on Sunday, Labor strategists were putting the probable losses down to support for One Nation. “I don’t think the Adani veto was a big deal to our campaign because, if it was, I think it would have shown up in Thuringowa [in north Queensland]. Queensland election: George Christensen blames Turnbull after poor LNP result Read moreOther campaigners weren’t quite so sure the veto issue could be dismissed. Queensland election result shows Australia is done with two-party contests | Ben Raue Read moreUnder the Naif rules, the states need to give approval for the loan.

Source: The Guardian November 26, 2017 17:00 UTC