News ALP targeted in preference calls 05/10/2024 Facebook Katter Australian Party members Shane Knuth and Robbie Katter. The KAP announced it would throw its support behind the opposition, confirming it would preference the Liberal National Party in a key Townsville seat. (AAP Image/Darren England) By Matthew Pearce and AAP Preferences loom as a deciding factor in 26 October's state election race, with several political parties saying the ALP "needs […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password