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Queensland Liberal National Party Opposition Leader David Crisafulli said he was proud to have Ms. Trang join the team as the candidate for Inala.
“More and more Trang has heard from residents about the impacts of soaring cost of living, rising rents, deteriorating health services and escalating youth crime. It’s why she’s put her hand up to serve an area the Labor Party have taken for granted as its heartland,” he said.
“She’s a lifelong public servant and within the community, Trang also serves as the president of the Vietnamese Football Association.”
Seat of Inala Has 14.4 Percent Vietnamese Population
The seat of Inala has a 14.4 percent Vietnamese community, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 census data.
The median age of individuals was 34 and median total household income was $1,511 (US$981) at the time of the census.
Vietnamese-Australian communities have displayed a preference for Labor, with many migrating to Australia during the Vietnam War under Labor government policy.
Premier Miles introduced Labor candidate Margie Nightingale in a post to social media on Jan. 20, noting she grew up in a housing commission with a single mum.
Mr. Miles said he knows Ms. Nightingale will “work hard and be a strong voice for the people of Inala.”
“This is Margie Nightingale. She’s dedicated her life to serving the community—working as a nurse, teacher, and volunteer,”
Mr. Miles said.
“Like me, she was the first person in her family to go to university. She’s raised her own family in the Inala electorate. And that’s why I am proud to announce Margie will be the Labor Candidate for Inala.
Ms. Nightingale held a campaign launch with volunteers, supporters, and some big-name politicians on the weekend.
“Thanks to all the volunteers and supporters for an amazing campaign kick-off yesterday. It was fantastic to have both the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Deputy Premier of Queensland to the event. Thank you both Milton Dick and Cameron Dick for your words of support and encouragement,” she
posted on Facebook.
Ms. Palaszczuk said it had been the “
greatest honour“ of her life to serve as Queensland premier when she stepped down in December.
“I’ve given it my all, I’ve run a marathon,” she said at the time.
Ipswich West
Meanwhile, Labor have selected Wendy Bourne, from the party’s right faction, to contest Ipswich West.
Labor received 64.3 percent of the two-party preferred result in Ipswich West in the 2020 election, compared to 35.7 percent for the Labor Party.