Labor's Maurie Soars apologized for threatening an LNP volunteer during the Hinchinbrook byelection campaign.

Labor candidate Maurie Soars apologized after being filmed saying he would “take out” an LNP volunteer during the Hinchinbrook byelection campaign, claiming he didn’t recall the remark and citing the volunteer’s aggressive filming and provocation. The incident occurred in a region where Labor previously won just 14% of the vote. The seat opened after Nick Dametto resigned to successfully run for Townsville mayor. The event has spotlighted tensions in campaign conduct ahead of the byelection.