Glum and glummer: Liberal faithful reel as Peter Dutton loses seat of Dickson after 24 years

Peter Dutton, who had a 24-year grip on Brisbane's Dickson seat, lost it in the 2023 election after a narrow defeat. Despite winning in 2001 through close margins and a 2010 victory by just 200 votes against expectations of defeat, he faced an upset at election night when his party's support plummeted by 24%, with many voters leaving early amid disappointment. Meanwhile, the LNP is reported to have misallocated resources from strategic contests, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Queensland politics and shifting voter support.