The biggest turnaround came in Albion Park, Albion Park Rail and Mt Terry, something State Electoral Conference president Cr Andrew Guile attributed to the announcement of the Albion Park Rail bypass.   

“It says to me the nature of politics in our region has changed. People in the electorate now focus on results and achievements and are no longer blinded by rhetoric and blind party loyalty,” Cr Guile said.

He said the other noteworthy result was the Berry booth which voted three to one in favour of Gareth Ward.

“In the 2007 state election the Liberals lost that booth on primary votes,” he said.

“It demonstrates that people are now more inclined to vote on policies and results.”