Event Brief
Labor on track to win Stafford by-election
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Summary: After Saturday counting, Labor leads in Brisbane’s Stafford seat with a 4.1% swing against it after preferences.
WHO: Labor
WHAT: Labor remains on track to win the Stafford by-election after counting, with a 4.1% swing against it after preferences and more postal votes to be counted.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
WHERE: Brisbane, Australia
WHY: Labor’s position after preferences and remaining postal votes in the by-election count.
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