Queensland general election, 1980

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Elections were held in the Australian state of Queensland on November 29, 1980 to elect the 82 members of the state's Legislative Assembly.

The election resulted in a fifth consecutive victory for the National-Liberal Coalition under Joh Bjelke-Petersen. It was the ninth victory of the National Party in Queensland since it first came to office in 1957.

[edit] Result

The election saw little change from the 1977 election. The Coalition Government was returned to office, although Labor gained two seats off the Liberals. The Liberal decline continued, and tensions between the Coalition parties increased.

[edit] Results summary

Legislative Assembly
Party		% of vote	Swing	Seats	Change
	Australian Labor Party	41.5	-2.3	25	+2
	Liberal Party of Australia	26.9	+1.7	22	-2
	The Nationals	27.9	+0.7	35	0
	Other	3.7	-1.1	0	0

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