Locals' bitterness about the southern Gold Coast's rapid transformation could flip this LNP seat to an independent in the upcoming state election.
Strike up a conversation with a voter in the southern Gold Coast and bitterness about the area's rapid growth will likely crop up.
Political experts say the disquiet about rapid growth might be enough for the LNP to lose control of the party's most marginal electorate for the first time in two decades. "When I'm talking to locals, I've never met so many people that have been impacted by crime," she said.Queensland Police data indicated that the number of reported offences of unlawful entry across the Gold Coast district fell from 7,352 in 2003 to 4,607 in 2023.
Now retired, they thought they would spend their sundown years surrounded by their children and grandchildren. "Neither of the major parties are really delivering what's suitable for Currumbin and we're suffering severely," Ms Down said.
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