Re-elected lord mayor Adrian Schrinner is confident he will not have to contend with a hostile council chamber, as the LNP remained on track to win a majority in City Hall. While still not confirmed, that would mean the next four years would be business as usual for Brisbane City Council, with only a few wards changing hands.
Re-elected lord mayor Adrian Schrinner is confident he will not have to contend with a hostile council chamber, as the LNP remained on track to win a majority in City Hall . While still not confirmed, that would mean the next four years would be business as usual for Brisbane City Council , with only a few wards changing hands. Schrinner had a commanding lead on Sunday morning, with 48 per cent of the primary vote . Labor ’s Tracey Price had 26.
3 per cent, and the Greens’ Jonathan Sriranganathan 20 per cent – a record for the party. by claiming former LNP ward Paddington, while they were also confident of claiming neighbouring Walter Taylor ward in the western suburbs. A Greens victory in Walter Taylor would depend on Labor preferences, with the LNP’s Penny Wolff well ahead on the primary vote. Former Labor councillor Peter Cumming’s strong personal vote did not transfer to his replacement, Sara Whitmee, who has suffered a 23.2 per cent primary swing against her. The LNP’s Alex Givney was leading the count on Sunday mornin
Re-Elected Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner LNP Majority City Hall Brisbane City Council Wards Primary Vote Labor Greens Record Paddington Walter Taylor Western Suburbs Victory Preferences Penny Wolff Peter Cumming Sara Whitmee Alex Givney
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