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10 June, 2025
Final count rolls in
The Australian Electoral Commission has officially declared all Queensland seats from the 2025 federal election, with the local electorates of Blair and Longman remaining with their incumbents.
In Blair, Labor stalwart Shayne Neumann recorded a modest swing of 0.48 per cent to secure his seventh term. “I’m honoured to be officially re-elected as the federal member,” he said. “I’m grateful to everyone who put their trust in me – it’s a privilege to represent our community in parliament.” Mr Neumann held off the LNP’s Carl Mutzelburg by 55.71 per cent to 44.23 per cent after the two-party-preferred count.
In Longman, Liberal MP Terry Young clinched a hard-fought third term by just 269 votes, concluding a nailbiting three-week count. “It was so, so close for a long time,” Mr Young reflected on 101.5FM. He said he was committed to scrutinising government policies and proposing amendments to improve outcomes for all Australians.
Mr Young has already signalled his focus on critical local issues, notably the housing crisis. “The problem stems from out-of-control immigration,” he said. “We’re admitting around 500,000 people annually, compared with historical levels of 116,000 to 180,000.” He also championed the $74 million Bucha Road overpass project as vital for the fast-growing community, calling for four lanes and smoother transitions.
In nearby seats, Labor’s Ali France unseated Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in Dickson, while Labor’s Emma Comer defeated the LNP’s Luke Howarth in Petrie.
