David Crisafulli has been sworn in as Queensland’s Premier as the continuing vote count brings the Liberal National Party a comfortable majority government.

David Crisafulli has been sworn in as Queensland's premier, vowing to legislate his key crime policy before the end of the year.

The Liberal National Party has secured a majority government in the sunshine state, though not in the landslide many expected. Here’s where the election was won and lost, and what’s to come.

The Liberal National Party leader has been sworn in as Queensland premier while the final votes are counted as Labor searches soul over election loss.

"I want Queenslanders to know that I am on their side and I'm going into bat for Queensland," Crisafulli told reporters.

Cost of living, youth crime, health and housing have been in the spotlight ahead of Queensland's election on Saturday.  Premier Steven Miles has focused on the issue of trust while Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has made youth crime his catchcry — but as always,

Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie says the Liberal National Party expects to win 53 seats “at a minimum” as counting continues from Saturday’s state election.

David Crisafulli led the Liberal National Party to an emphatic victory in the state election.

David Crisafulli will become Queensland's 41st premier after leading the LNP to a historic election victory overnight.