Deb Frecklington has resigned as leader of Queensland’s Liberal National Party after its crushing defeat in the weekend’s state election.
The opposition leader fell on her sword on Monday morning, less than 48 hours after she vowed to continue on in the top job.
Ms Frecklington said while her first instinct on Saturday night was to ‘fight on’ she had since spent time with her family and decided the right move was to stand down as leader.
She will convene a meeting of the party to decide the next leader as soon as the Electoral Commission of Queensland finalises the election results.
Ms Frecklington said she would not contest the leadership but would love to serve in any position offered to her.
“I’m here to serve,” she said.
“I will work every minute of every day on behalf of the people of Nanango and the people of Queensland because that is what I‘m elected to do.”
Ms Frecklington raised eyebrows on Saturday night when she failed to concede to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and then delivered her speech at the same time as the returning Labor leader.
But on Monday she called time on her position.
David Crisafulli appears the most likely candidate to fill her shoes.
The Broadwater MP has been touted as a future leader for several years and refused to rule out a tilt at the leadership when questioned by media on Saturday night.
Ms Palaszczuk’s tough stance on borders and her promise to keep Queenslanders safe had a strong impact on voters.
She had a resounding victory in the October 31 poll, securing a larger majority than the 2017 election.
Labor will hold at least 50 of the 93 seats in the Queensland parliament, while the LNP is sitting at 34.
Counting is continuing in some electorates, with the vote too close to call.
Ms Palaszczuk was originally dubbed the “accidental premier” after she won government in 2015.
She will now preside over a record third term, making her the longest-serving female politician in Australia.
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