1888 Queensland colonial election

The 1888 Queensland colonial election was held between 28 April and 26 May 1888 to elect all members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.
The election was a decisive defeat for Samuel Griffith's Liberals, with Thomas McIlwraith's Conservatives becoming ascendant.
The Labour Party contested its first election, winning one seat.

Key dates

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