2016 Liberal National Party of Queensland leadership election

The 2016 Liberal National Party of Queensland leadership election was held on 6 May 2016 to elect a new leader of the Liberal National Party of Queensland.[1]

2016 Liberal National Party of Queensland leadership election

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Candidate Tim Nicholls Lawrence Springborg Tim Mander
Seat Clayfield
Seat Southern Downs
Seat Everton

Leader before election

Lawrence Springborg

Elected Leader

Tim Nicholls

Tim Nicholls was elected as the new leader replacing Lawrence Springborg, while Deb Frecklington replaced John-Paul Langbroek as deputy leader.[2]

Nicholls defeated Springborg on a 22 to 19 in the second round of votes, in the first round Nicholls had 14 votes, to Springborg 17, and Mander was eliminated in the first round with 10 votes.

Results

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Vote
Option First round Second round
Tim Nicholls 14 22
Lawrence Springborg 17 19
Tim Mander 10 Eliminated

References

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  1. ^ "Nicholls defeats Springborg in spill to become LNP leader". ABC News. 6 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Nicholls defeats Springborg in spill to become LNP leader". ABC News. 6 May 2016.