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]
Third Palaszczuk Ministry | |
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 41st Cabinet of Queensland | |
| Date formed | 12 November 2020 |
| Date dissolved | 15 December 2023 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II (until 8 September 2022) Charles III (from 8 September 2022) |
| Governor | Paul de Jersey (until 1 November 2021) Jeannette Young (from 1 November 2021) |
| Premier | Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Deputy premier | Steven Miles |
| No. of ministers | 18 |
| Member party | Labor |
| Status in legislature | Majority government 52 / 93 |
| Opposition party | Liberal National |
| Opposition leader | David Crisafulli |
| History | |
| Election | 2020 Queensland state election |
| Legislature term | 2020–2024 |
| Predecessor | Palaszczuk II |
| Successor | Miles |
Cabinet outlook
editCabinet reshuffle, 2023
editIn 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 | |
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Annastacia Palaszczuk |
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14 February 2015 | 15 December 2023 (Premier) | 9 years, 276 days | Labor | Inala | |
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Steven Miles |
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12 November 2020 | 15 December 2023 | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Murrumba | |
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Cameron Dick |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Woodridge | |
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Grace Grace |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | McConnel | |
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Shannon Fentiman |
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18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 182 days | Labor | Waterford | |
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Mark Bailey |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Miller | |
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Mick de Brenni |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Springwood | |
| Yvette D'Ath |
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18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 182 days | Labor | Redcliffe | ||
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Mark Ryan |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Morayfield | |
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Stirling Hinchliffe |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Sandgate | |
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Mark Furner |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Ferny Grove | |
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Leeanne Enoch | 18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 182 days | Labor | Algester | ||
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Glenn Butcher |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Gladstone | |
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Di Farmer |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Bulimba | |
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Craig Crawford |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Barron River | |
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Scott Stewart |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Townsville | |
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Meaghan Scanlon |
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18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 182 days | Labor | Gaven | |
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Leanne Linard |
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18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 182 days | Labor | Nudgee | |
| Assistant Ministers[11] | ||||||||
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Bart Mellish |
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18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 182 days | Labor | Aspley | |
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Nikki Boyd |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Pine Rivers | |
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Charis Mullen |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Jordan | |
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Brittany Lauga |
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18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 182 days | Labor | Keppel | |
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Julieanne Gilbert |
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18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 182 days | Labor | Mackay | |
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Bruce Saunders |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Maryborough | |
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Lance McCallum |
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18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 182 days | Labor | Bundamba | |
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Michael Healy |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 4 years, 4 days | Labor | Cairns | |
Initial cabinet, 2020
editOn 12 November 2020, Premier Palaszczuk announced a new line up for the ministry.[12][13][14]
| Portfolio | Minister | Image |
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Annastacia Palaszczuk |
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Steven Miles |
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Cameron Dick |
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Grace Grace |
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Yvette D'Ath | 
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Mark Bailey |
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Mick de Brenni |
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Shannon Fentiman |
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Mark Ryan |
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Stirling Hinchliffe |
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Mark Furner |
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Leeanne Enoch |
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Glenn Butcher | |
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Di Farmer |
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Craig Crawford |
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Scott Stewart | |
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Meaghan Scanlon |
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Leanne Linard |
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| Assistant Ministers | ||
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Bart Mellish |
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Nikki Boyd | |
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Charis Mullen | |
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Brittany Lauga |
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Julieanne Gilbert | |
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Bruce Saunders | |
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Lance McCallum | |
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Michael Healy | |
| Parliamentary Roles | ||
| Government Chief Whip | Don Brown | |
| Senior Government Whip | Joan Pease | |
| Deputy Government Whip | Jess Pugh | |
Notes
edit- ^ 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "First Cabinet meeting heads to the Coast". The Courier-Mail. 13 November 2020.
- ^ a b Gillespie, Eden (18 May 2023). "Palaszczuk hails Queensland cabinet 'refresh' amid opposition criticism". Guardian Australia. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ Palaszczuk, Annastacia (18 May 2023). "Refreshed Cabinet to deliver for Queenslanders". Queensland Government. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
'I have refreshed the government'
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wuth, Robyn (17 May 2023). "Next batter up: Rising star Fentiman's turn to take swing at health portfolio". In Queensland.
- ^ Lynch, Lydia (17 May 2023). "Queensland cabinet reshuffle: Shannon Fentiman handed 'poisoned chalice' health portfolio". The Australian.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ McCormack, Madura (19 May 2023). "Revealed: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's other quiet reshuffle". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ Riga, Rachel (12 November 2020). "Who's who in Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's new Queensland Cabinet?". ABC News.
- ^ Marszalek, Jessica (11 November 2020). "Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk reveals full Cabinet, new ministries". The Courier-Mail.
- ^ Lynch, Lydia (11 November 2020). "Queensland's cabinet line-up revealed after Premier's trip to Government House". Brisbane Times.