COVER STORY: More surprises likely in Queensland poll*

Victor Sirl reports that the Queensland election is full of uncertainties and surprises, while the ALP has squandered some of its massive lead in the polls.Queensland Premier Peter Beattie caught everybody by surprise when he called an election for February 7, allowing only three weeks for campaigning. An early election was expected, but not until after the parliamentarians had returned from holidays.As Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg raced backed from the farm it seemed the little master …

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