Queensland Labor leader Steven Miles faces mounting pressure ahead of 2028 election

Steven Miles is running out of time to demonstrate to an increasingly dissatisfied Queensland Labor party room that he can steer the party back to power in the 2028 state election. Party insiders note that both overall party polling and Miles' personal approval are unfavourable compared with the governing LNP and its leader, Premier David Crisafulli. Although Miles retains the backing of the United Workers Union and the Left faction, potential challengers like Shannon Fentiman and Right-faction leader Cameron Dick do not yet have the numbers to pose a credible threat.

Critics within the caucus point to a lack of bold policy announcements, citing recent moves such as the decision to keep Meaghan Scanlon in the seat of Gaven and modest social-housing reforms as insufficient to energise voters. While some colleagues urge a focus on substantive policy to win over disengaged supporters, others argue that two years remains ample time for the opposition to regroup before the next election.