Doolan converts another pre-election promise into points’ as poll numbers decline dramatically

By Chase Christensen 

On Saturday October 25, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan joined locals at the Beachmere Rugby League Club as the two leaders highlighted their achievement of $153,000 in funding towards lighting upgrades for what Crisafulli described as a “proud little rugby league club”.  

In 2025, Beachmere Pelicans hosted half of the semi-finals, which would normally have taken place on a Friday night and the following Saturday.  However, a notable issue with lighting became apparent, requiring government assistance as Beachmere Rugby League Club is one of the smallest in the Sunshine Coast League. Doolan and Crisafulli came to the rescue. 

A major benefit from the lighting upgrades is that the combined Bribie and Beachmere under-11 girls’ team can play on Friday nights next year. Whilst there were no official premierships for the club in 2025, they have plenty of promise for 2026, including the C-Grade side which was their only senior team this year. They dramatically lost to Bribie in the grand final qualifier by the skin of their teeth. 

Another pre-election promise has been ticked off Crisafulli and Doolan’s bucket list.  

Alongside good news like this, there has also been a dark shadow over the Queensland LNP party according to a recent poll. A recent ‘Resolve’ poll shows a substantial drop in the party’s popularity with a decrease of 12% recorded compared to the same poll in March. This all took place in the same month the Courier-Mail released an article titled “King David”, declaring Crisafulli the most popular leader in Australia. His party still leads the primary vote by one percent, with the two-party-preferred percentages currently unknown. 

It is hard to tell what has led to this decline. Steven Miles and the Labor Party have been excessively peppering Crisafulli, as any opposition leader would do. This may be the reason for the drop, but it is difficult to understand why there was such a shrink in popularity according to the poll. 

Despite the recent dip in poll numbers, Doolan continues to make her mark in the Pumicestone electorate, delivering on promises that directly benefit local communities. While the LNP may be facing challenges state wide, Doolan’s tangible results - like the Beachmere lighting upgrades - demonstrate her focus on grassroots progress, ensuring that actions on the field speak louder than politics.