1860 Queensland colonial election

Robert Herbert Squatter Conservative Robert Herbert Squatter Conservative Elections were held in the colony of Queensland between 27 April 1860 to 11 May 1860 to elect all 26 members of the colony's Legislative Assembly.

There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system.

Premier Robert Herbert was conservative and consistently supported by a majority of the Legislative Assembly, many of whom were graziers.

[3] Due to problems of distance and communications, it was not possible to hold the elections on a single day.

[4] Queensland colonial election, 27 April – 11 May 1860 [3]Legislative Assembly –1863 >>