Within days, it became clear that Independent Liz Cunningham would support the Coalition, and the Goss government resigned, allowing Rob Borbidge to form a minority government which lasted until the 1998 election. At that election, Labor, under Peter Beattie, won back both Mundingburra and governing party status.
In a short time, it became clear that Independent Liz Cunningham would support the Coalition, causing the Goss government to resign. This allowed Rob Borbidge to form a minority government which lasted until the 1998 election. At that election, Labor, led by Peter Beattie, regained control of both Mundingburra and the governing party position.