Follow the Queensland State Election 2024 with 9News for live updates, results, and expert political commentary.
As Queenslanders gear up for the 2024 State election, 9News Queensland is set to provide comprehensive live coverage through its special broadcast, Election 2024: Queensland Decides, airing this Saturday, October 26, from 5.00pm AEST on Channel 9 in Queensland and streaming across Australia via 9Now.
The broadcast will be anchored by Melissa Downes and Andrew Lofthouse, Queensland’s longest-serving presenting team, who will lead viewers through the unfolding events of election night. They will be joined by a panel of political experts, including Kate Jones, Shannon Fentiman, Deb Frecklington, and Tim Mander. The panel will be supported by 9News Queensland’s State Political Reporter Tim Arvier and 9News’ Chief Political Editor Charles Croucher, offering in-depth analysis as the results are revealed.
The coverage will begin at 5.00pm AEST and flow into the regular 6.00pm AEST news bulletin. From 7.00pm AEST, the focus will shift to real-time updates on the election count, ensuring viewers stay informed as the results come in.
Reece D’Alessandro will be stationed in Nine’s election headquarters, using his exclusive “mega wall” to break down key battlegrounds, while also engaging viewers through polling data and social media. On the ground, a team of 9News Queensland reporters – including Josh Bavas, Ebony Cavallaro, Cam Inglis, and others – will deliver live updates from crucial electorates across the state.
This election night broadcast follows the success of The Great Debate, a recent collaboration between 9News Queensland, the Brisbane Times, and 4BC, which featured a one-hour debate between Labor Premier Steven Miles and Liberal National Party Leader David Crisafulli. The debate was well-received and underscored Nine’s commitment to keeping voters informed ahead of the election.
With significant public interest in the outcome, Election 2024: Queensland Decides aims to provide real-time insights into the politicians and parties that will shape Queensland’s future.