In 2020, Labor turned two long-held blue seats red in the state's south east. Caloundra and Nicklin are again setting the scene for another knife-edge battle, which could determine who will hold government.
Four years ago, Labor achieved what many political pundits considered impossible — turning two long-held blue seats red in South East Queensland.
Just a short drive south, his Labor colleague MP Jason Hunt is also feeling the pressure with a 2.5 per cent margin. When cafe owner Rebecca Galler recently faced rising operational costs, like many other small business owners, she said she had no choice but to work harder."Australia is built on small business, and we need to ensure these businesses aren't sold out to larger corporations.Nicklin is also a region packed with young families.
"Being able to move around has become much more difficult," Mr Smith said, noting the lack of infrastructure for walking and cycling.water quality in the Pumicestone Passage.Spanning 686 square kilometres, the Nicklin seat covers the hinterland communities of Cooroy, Yandina, Nambour, Woombye, Palmwoods, Mapleton and Kenilworth.
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