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27 May, 2025
A Longman wait for win
THE LNP’s Terry Young has won the seat of Longman by less than 300 votes over Labor’s Rhiannyn Douglas, with the winner finally declared nearly three weeks after the federal election.
Mr Young is the only federal LNP candidate in the Moreton Bay region to have retained his seat, returning for a third term.
The extremely tight race fell Mr Young’s way by 50.11 to Ms Douglas’ 49.89 per cent, following a 3 per cent swing towards Labor.
Mr Young told The Sentinel he is “proud” to have achieved what he did “in an election like the one we just had”.
He publicly shared his appreciation for the result, adding he was “humbled” Longman residents had put their trust in him for another three years.
“Thank you for bestowing this great honour upon me for a third consecutive term,” he said.
“I want to acknowledge all the other candidates who put their hands up to run in this election - it’s a tough gig.
“I want to thank all of my staff, volunteers and supporters for all their hard work and efforts during a long and challenging campaign and vote count.”
Reflecting on the nail-biter election result and being the only re-elected federal LNP member in Moreton Bay, Mr Young said he’s sure there are many reasons for this result but “will leave all the opinions and analysis to the experts”.
“I believe in looking forward to the future, not dwelling in the past,” he said.
“I’m just focussed on delivering for the people of Longman.”
While also publicly thanking his wife, Alex, and his family and friends for their support, Mr Young added the win was “bitter/sweet”.
“Sweet as I am delighted to be returning as your Federal Member,” he said.
“Bitter as all but one of the election commitments I was able to fight for and get, if the LNP were elected, won’t be delivered as Labor did not match most of them.
“I will continue to advocate and fight for funding for these projects as your Federal Member.”
Mr Young added he will work closely with the local and state governments to do his best to deliver other “much needed” projects and infrastructure for the fast growing community.
He also promised all Longman residents he will “give 100 per cent” for the community, regardless if they voted for him or not, adding he will continue to engage with the community as he has over the past six years, encouraging everyone to “come and say g’day” if they see him out and about.
“I’d love to meet you,” he said.
After nearly three weeks awaiting for an official call by the Australian Electorate Commission (AEC), Mr Young’s office reopened on May 23, and is now working to get through all the emails and phone messages “as soon as possible”.
Ms Douglas conceded the election to Mr Young on May 19, adding it has been “the greatest privilege” to meet so many locals across the electorate.
“While this isn’t the result we hoped for, I’m incredibly proud of the campaign we ran, both here in Longman and across the country,” she wrote in a public statement.
With Labor winning the federal election, Longman will benefit from a free Urgent Care Clinic in Burpengary and a walk-in mental health clinic in Caboolture.
