DAY 7

HOURS RECORDED: 
10am to 5pm (7 hours)

EVIDENCE:

Field Work: Interview Dr Paul Williams via Phonebox. 

Interview Questions:
1. What are your current predictions for the next QLD State elections? Who is preferred?
2. What Gold Coast seats are most vulnerable?
3. The Gold Coast is quite conservative. How will MPs such as Ros Bates, Michael Hart, Ray Stevens and John-Paul Langbroek go in the next state election?
4. What are the chances of having a power shift towards labor and independent parties?
5. On the Gold Coast what could cause coalition seats to be lost and Labor Seats to be gained?
6. Are there any chances of the Palmer United Party gaining a few seats?
7. Is there a possibility of a hung parliament? 

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Original:

Patrols will begin around Tweed Waterways today with Marine Police ensuring water safety.
The re-enforcement of Maritime laws will promote public safety around water crafts over the summer holidays.
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That was MP Geoff Provest. 

Edited:

Police patrols will start up around Tweed Waterways today. 
The re-enforcement of Maritime laws will promote public safety around water crafts over the summer holidays.
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That was MP Geoff Provest. 

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Original:

Marine Police patrols will begin again today along TWEED WATERWAYS.
Police will combat problems with speeding, drink driving and any non-compliance issues.
Member for TWEED Jeff Provest says the officers will enforce marine laws and carry out RBTs too...
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Original:

Police water patrols will start up again -- along the TWEED COAST today.
The return of patrols will ensure water safety for all -- during the holiday season.
MP Geoff Provest says each vessel will have three officers...
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Original:

QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT INDEPENDENTS are predicted to lose some seats in next year's state elections.
The polls currently sit balanced for the ALP and LNP, but the INDEPENDANTS may struggle to keep some seats.
DR PAUL WILLIAMS from GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY says the PALMER PARTY might lose their seats...
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Edited:

QUEENSLAND INDEPENDANTS are predicted to lost some seats in the upcoming election.
The polls are on par for the ALP and LNP. 
DR PAUL WILLIAMS from GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY says the PALMER PARTY might lose some seats...
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Original:

The latest QUEENSLAND voting polls show an equal preference for Labor or Liberal to win the next state elections.
Currently the balance of votes means both parties sit at 50 to 50.
DR PAUL WILLIAMS from GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY says the latest polls are hung, but the liberals are still predicted to win...
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Original:

QUEENSLAND voting polls are balanced -- as this week there's been a 50 - 50 party preference.
With an election set to be held in early 2015 the latest polls don't yet suggest who might win or lose seats on the GOLD COAST.
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY'S DR PAUL WILLIAMS says all the seats should be in the clear, but the seat of ALBERT might be lost to LABOUR...
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Edited:

QUEENSLAND voting polls are at 50-50 for party preferences.
An election is due in early 20-15, but it's unknown who will win or lose seats on the GOLD COAST. 
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY'S DR PAUL WILLIAMS says the seat of ALBERT might be lost to LABOUR...
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Original:

Voting polls in QUEENSLAND are currently balanced meaning the scales might tip towards LABOUR in the next election.
STATE GOVERNMENT elections will be held in ealry 2015.
The previous election saw a swing towards the LIBERALS that is now predicted to balance out.
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That was DR PAUL WILLIAMS from GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY.