LNP's Coalition Calculus: A Risky Gamble in Queensland Politics Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie's statement ruling out a preference deal or coalition with One Nation has sent shockwaves through the Queensland political landscape.
On its surface, this decision seems like a no brainer – why would the Liberal National Party (LNP) want to associate itself with Pauline Hanson's populist movement?
However, scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a complex web of arithmetic, electoral politics, and historical context that makes Bleijie's stance both reassuring and puzzling.