To the surprise of most commentators, Labor looks set to form government in Queensland. Not so surprised was Brian Costar, professor of politics at the Swinburne Institute for Social Research. He talks to Peter Clarke about what went wrong for the Liberal National Party. Interview originally appeared on the Inside Story website, 1 February 2015.

Queensland: how it happened and what it means (Inside Story)

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Queensland: how it happened and what it means (Inside Story)