Third Palaszczuk ministry

Third Palaszczuk Ministry

41st Cabinet of Queensland
photograph of Palaszczuk
Annastacia Palaszczuk
(Premier)
photograph of Miles
Steven Miles
(Deputy Premier)
Date formed12 November 2020 (2020-11-12)
Date dissolved15 December 2023 (2023-12-15)
People and organisations
MonarchElizabeth II (until 8 September 2022)
Charles III (from 8 September 2022)
GovernorPaul de Jersey (until 1 November 2021)
Jeannette Young (from 1 November 2021)
PremierAnnastacia Palaszczuk
Deputy premierSteven Miles
No. of ministers18
Member partyLabor
Status in legislatureMajority government
52 / 93
Opposition partyLiberal National
Opposition leaderDavid Crisafulli
History
Election2020 Queensland state election
Legislature term2020–2024
PredecessorPalaszczuk II
SuccessorMiles

The Third Palaszczuk Ministry was a ministry of the Government of Queensland led by Annastacia Palaszczuk. Palaszczuk led the Labor Party to a majority victory in the 2020 state election and a third term in government since 2015.[1] Cabinet's first meeting was held on 16 November 2020 (16 days post-election) in the Sunshine Coast suburb of Caloundra.[2]

Cabinet outlook

Cabinet reshuffle, 2023

In mid-May 2023, it was reported that the Palaszczuk cabinet was going to have a reshuffle, dubbed a 'refresh' by Palaszczuk to avoid calling it a reshuffle.[3][4] The media alleged Shannon Fentiman and Yvette D'Ath were to be swapping one portfolio, with Meaghan Scanlon touted for promotion,[5] among others.[6][7] The official cabinet changes were announced the following day, on 18 May 2023.[3][8] Numerous cabinet minister changed roles, including aforementioned Shannon Fentiman and Yvette D'Ath, Mark Bailey, Meaghan Scanlon, Leeanne Enoch, Di Farmer, Leanne Linard, and Craig Crawford.[9]

Portrait Minister Portfolio Took office Left office Duration of tenure Party Electorate
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Annastacia Palaszczuk
14 February 2015 15 December 2023 (Premier) 9 years, 324 days Labor Inala
Steven Miles
  • Deputy Premier
  • Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (from 7 October 2021)[10]
  • Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure (from 7 October 2021)[10]
 12 November 2020 15 December 2023 4 years, 52 days Labor Murrumba
Outer Cabinet
Cameron Dick
12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Woodridge
Grace Grace
  • Minister for Education
  • Minister for Industrial Relations
  • Minister for Racing
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor McConnel
Shannon Fentiman
18 May 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 230 days Labor Waterford
Mark Bailey
12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Miller
Mick de Brenni
  • Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen
  • Minister for Public Works and Procurement
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Springwood
Yvette D'Ath
18 May 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 230 days Labor Redcliffe
Mark Ryan
  • Minister for Police and Corrective Services
  • Minister for Fire and Emergency Services
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Morayfield
Stirling Hinchliffe
  • Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport
  • Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Sandgate
Mark Furner
  • Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries
  • Minister for Rural Communities
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Ferny Grove
Leeanne Enoch
  • Minister for Treaty
  • Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
  • Minister for Communities (from 12 November 2020)[a][1]
  • Minister for the Arts (from 12 November 2020)[1]
 18 May 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 230 days Labor Algester
Glenn Butcher
  • Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing
  • Minister for Water
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Gladstone
Di Farmer
  • Minister for Employment and Small Business
  • Minister for Training and Skills Development
  • Minister for Youth Justice (from 18 May 2023)[9]
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Bulimba
Craig Crawford
  • Minister for Child Safety (from 18 May 2023)[9]
  • Minister for Seniors and Disability Services
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Barron River
Scott Stewart
  • Minister for Resources
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Townsville
Meaghan Scanlon
  • Minister for Housing
 18 May 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 230 days Labor Gaven
Leanne Linard
  • Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef
  • Minister for Science
  • Minister for Multicultural Affairs (from 12 November 2020)[1]
 18 May 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 230 days Labor Nudgee
Assistant Ministers[11]
Bart Mellish
  • Assistant Minister to the Premier for Veterans' Affairs and the Public Sector
 18 May 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 230 days Labor Aspley
Nikki Boyd
  • Assistant Minister for Local Government
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Pine Rivers
Charis Mullen
  • Assistant Minister for Treasury
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Jordan
Brittany Lauga
  • Assistant Minister for Health and Regional Health Infrastructure
 18 May 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 230 days Labor Keppel
Julieanne Gilbert
  • Assistant Minister for Education
 18 May 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 230 days Labor Mackay
Bruce Saunders
  • Assistant Minister for Train Manufacturing and Regional Roads
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Maryborough
Lance McCallum
  • Assistant Minister for Energy
 18 May 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 230 days Labor Bundamba
Michael Healy
  • Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development
 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 52 days Labor Cairns

Initial cabinet, 2020

On 12 November 2020, Premier Palaszczuk announced a new line up for the ministry.[12][13][14]

Portfolio Minister Image
Annastacia Palaszczuk
  • Deputy Premier
  • Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
 Steven Miles
  • Treasurer of Queensland
  • Minister for Investment
 Cameron Dick
  • Minister for Education
  • Minister for Industrial Relations
  • Minister for Racing
 Grace Grace
  • Minister for Health and Ambulance Services
 Yvette D'Ath
  • Minister for Transport and Main Roads
 Mark Bailey
  • Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen
  • Minister for Public Works and Procurement
 Mick de Brenni
  • Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
  • Minister for Women
  • Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
 Shannon Fentiman
  • Minister for Police and Corrective Services
  • Minister for Fire and Emergency Services
 Mark Ryan
  • Minister for Tourism Industry Development and Innovation
  • Minister for Sport
 Stirling Hinchliffe
  • Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries
  • Minister for Rural Communities
 Mark Furner
  • Minister for Communities and Housing
  • Minister for Digital Economy
  • Minister for Arts
 Leeanne Enoch
  • Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing
  • Minister for Water
 Glenn Butcher
  • Minister for Employment and Small Business
  • Minister for Training and Skills Development
 Di Farmer
  • Minister for Seniors and Disability Services
  • Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
 Craig Crawford
  • Minister for Resources
 Scott Stewart
  • Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef
  • Minister for Science and Youth Affairs
 Meaghan Scanlon
  • Minister for Children and Youth Justice
  • Minister for Multicultural Affairs
 Leanne Linard
Assistant Ministers
  • Assistant Minister to the Premier for Veterans' Affairs, Trade and COVID Economic Recovery
  • Assistant Minister for Veteran Affairs
 Bart Mellish
  • Assistant Minister for Local Government
 Nikki Boyd
  • Assistant Minister for Treasury
 Charis Mullen
  • Assistant Minister for Education
 Brittany Lauga
  • Assistant Minister for Health Infrastructure
 Julieanne Gilbert
  • Assistant Minister for Train Manufacturing and Regional Roads
 Bruce Saunders
  • Assistant Minister for Hydrogen Development and the 50% Renewable Energy Target by 2030
 Lance McCallum
  • Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development
 Michael Healy
Parliamentary Roles
Government Chief Whip Don Brown
Senior Government Whip Joan Pease
Deputy Government Whip Jess Pugh

Notes

  1. ^ The portfolio of Housing was dropped from Enoch (originally called "Minister for Communities and Housing") and given to Meaghan Scanlon on 18 May 2023.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces Cabinet line-up for her historic third term". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  2. ^ "First Cabinet meeting heads to the Coast". The Courier-Mail. 13 November 2020.
  3. ^ a b Gillespie, Eden (18 May 2023). "Palaszczuk hails Queensland cabinet 'refresh' amid opposition criticism". Guardian Australia. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  4. ^ Palaszczuk, Annastacia (18 May 2023). "Refreshed Cabinet to deliver for Queenslanders". Queensland Government. Retrieved 3 May 2024. 'I have refreshed the government'
  5. ^ Riga, Rachel; Jurss-Lewis, Tobias (17 May 2023). "Meaghan Scanlon tipped to get housing portfolio as Palaszczuk's Queensland cabinet reshuffle takes shape". ABC News. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  6. ^ Wuth, Robyn (17 May 2023). "Next batter up: Rising star Fentiman's turn to take swing at health portfolio". In Queensland.
  7. ^ Lynch, Lydia (17 May 2023). "Queensland cabinet reshuffle: Shannon Fentiman handed 'poisoned chalice' health portfolio". The Australian.
  8. ^ Jurss-Lewis, Tobias; Iorio, Kelsie (18 May 2023). "Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk confirms new-look cabinet, Shannon Fentiman set to take over health portfolio from Yvette D'Ath". ABC News. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  9. ^ a b c d Ferguson, Gemma (18 May 2023). "Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed a cabinet reshuffle. See what's changed on the front bench". ABC News. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d "New Ministerial roles in preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games". statements.qld.gov.au. Queensland Government. 7 October 2021.
  11. ^ McCormack, Madura (19 May 2023). "Revealed: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's other quiet reshuffle". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  12. ^ Riga, Rachel (12 November 2020). "Who's who in Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's new Queensland Cabinet?". ABC News.
  13. ^ Marszalek, Jessica (11 November 2020). "Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk reveals full Cabinet, new ministries". The Courier-Mail.
  14. ^ Lynch, Lydia (11 November 2020). "Queensland's cabinet line-up revealed after Premier's trip to Government House". Brisbane Times.
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