Labor’s party room backs Queensland Premier Steven Miles following the Stafford byelection, after the party suffered a smaller-than-expected margin in a heartland Brisbane seat. Multiple outlets report that Miles remains supported internally, but that the result is likely to increase scrutiny from outside the government. The byelection was won in circumstances where Greens preferences played a role, and the reporting focuses on how those preferences contributed to the outcome. While Labor secured victory, the margin was described as “trimmed” compared with expectations, signaling a more competitive result than the party typically seeks in safe areas. The coverage highlights the contrast between the party’s internal endorsement of Miles and the external political pressures that can follow a less decisive performance at the ballot box. Overall, the sources agree that the party room’s support for Miles continues, but the Stafford outcome is expected to shape the political environment around him.