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Official publication of the Spinal Injuries Association www.spinal.com.au Now that the metaphorical ash from the political volcano that was the 2009 Queensland state election has settled, we see the incumbent Labor government maintained its office but has constructed a super portfolio. The Association was one of many service provider organisations that supported the Disability Alliance campaign during the election. The Disability Alliance established a website and materials to empower Queenslanders with a disability to participate at the local level in the campaign. The focus of the Disabiltiy Alliance was to seek positive outcomes for three early intervention outcomes namely: personal care support, equipment and aids, appropriate health care in hospitals and community health settings. The election was a strange one with the short time frame, which telescoped activity as the Disability sector competed for opportunities, and the policies on disability from the parties came late. The LNP, Greens and Family First ultimately presented their disability policy, but Labor did not- other than to state it would spend $3 million on a congregate care building on the Gold Coast. The Disability Alliance launched its election campaign at a public event in Brisbane followed by similar public events in Townsville and Bundaberg. People with a disability, carers, advocates and service providers engaged in a rally outside the State Parliament