Second Palaszczuk ministry explained
The Second 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 2017 state election.
Initial ministry
On 11 December 2017, Premier Palaszczuk announced a new line up for the ministry.[1] The ministry was sworn in by then-Governor Paul de Jersey on 12 December 2017.[2] It was made up of nine men and nine women.[3]
| Portfolio | Minister |
|---|
|
| Annastacia Palaszczuk |
|
| Jackie Trad |
- Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
- Minister for Manufacturing
| Cameron Dick |
- Minister for Innovation
- Minister for Tourism Industry Development
- Minister for the Commonwealth Games
| Kate Jones |
|
| Yvette D'Ath |
- Minister for Police
- Minister for Corrective Services
| Mark Ryan |
- Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries
| Mark Furner |
- Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
| Anthony Lynham |
- Minister for Transport and Main Roads
| Mark Bailey |
- Minister for Health
- Minister for Ambulance Services
| Steven Miles |
- Minister for Education
- Minister for Industrial Affairs
| Grace Grace |
- Minister for Disability Services
- Minister for Seniors
- Minister for Communities
| Coralee O'Rourke |
- Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef
- Minister for Science
- Minister for the Arts
| Leeanne Enoch |
- Minister for Employment
- Minister for Training and Skills Development
- Minister for Small Business
| Shannon Fentiman |
- Minister for Housing and Public Works
- Minister for Sport
- Minister for Digital Technology
| Mick de Brenni |
- Minister for Local Government
- Minister for Racing
- Minister for Multicultural Affairs
| Stirling Hinchliffe |
- Minister for Fire and Emergency Services
| Craig Crawford |
- Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women
- Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
| Di Farmer |
| Assistant Ministers |
|---|
- Assistant Minister of State Assisting the Premier
- Assistant Minister for Veteran Affairs
| Jennifer Howard |
- Assistant Minister for Treasury
| Glenn Butcher |
- Assistant Minister for State Development
| Julieanne Gilbert |
- Assistant Minister for Education
| Brittany Lauga |
- Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development
| Meaghan Scanlon |
| Parliamentary Roles |
|---|
| Government Chief Whip | Don Brown |
| Senior Government Whip | Joan Pease |
| Deputy Government Whip | Nikki Boyd | |
May 2020 reshuffle
In May 2020, a minor reshuffle occurred following the resignation of Deputy Premier Jackie Trad. Health Minister Steven Miles was appointed Deputy Premier of Queensland, while Cameron Dick was appointed Treasurer of Queensland.[4]
| Portfolio | Minister |
|---|
|
| Annastacia Palaszczuk |
|
| Steven Miles |
- Treasurer
- Minister for Infrastructure and Planning
| Cameron Dick |
- Minister for State Development, Tourism, Innovation
- Minister for the Commonwealth Games
| Kate Jones |
|
| Yvette D'Ath |
- Minister for Police
- Minister for Corrective Services
| Mark Ryan |
- Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries
| Mark Furner |
- Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
| Anthony Lynham |
- Minister for Transport and Main Roads
| Mark Bailey |
- Minister for Education
- Minister for Industrial Affairs
| Grace Grace |
- Minister for Disability Services
- Minister for Seniors
- Minister for Communities
| Coralee O'Rourke |
- Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef
- Minister for Science
- Minister for the Arts
| Leeanne Enoch |
- Minister for Employment
- Minister for Training and Skills Development
- Minister for Small Business
| Shannon Fentiman |
- Minister for Housing and Public Works
- Minister for Sport
- Minister for Digital Technology
| Mick de Brenni |
- Minister for Local Government
- Minister for Racing
- Minister for Multicultural Affairs
| Stirling Hinchliffe |
- Minister for Fire and Emergency Services
- Minister for Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
| Craig Crawford |
- Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women
- Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
| Di Farmer |
- Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing
| Glenn Butcher |
| Assistant Ministers |
|---|
- Assistant Minister of State Assisting the Premier
- Assistant Minister for Veteran Affairs
| Jennifer Howard |
- Assistant Minister for Deputy Premier and Health
| Nikki Boyd |
- Assistant Minister for State Development
| Julieanne Gilbert |
- Assistant Minister for Education
| Brittany Lauga |
- Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development
| Meaghan Scanlon |
| Parliamentary Roles |
|---|
| Government Chief Whip | Don Brown |
| Senior Government Whip | Joan Pease |
| Deputy Government Whip | Kim Richards | |
See also
Notes and References
- http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2017/12/11/new-cabinet-will-continue-to-deliver-for-queensland New Cabinet will continue to deliver for Queensland
- https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland-election-2017/it-is-now-100-per-cent-official-queensland-has-a-government-20171212-p4yxmf.html It is now 100 per cent official - Queensland has a government (Brisbane Times; 12 December 2017)
- https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland-election-2017/it-is-now-100-per-cent-official-queensland-has-a-government-20171212-p4yxmf.html It is now 100 per cent official - Queensland has a government (Brisbane Times; 12 December 2017)
- http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2020/5/10/premier-delivers-new-look-cabinet-for-queenslanders-for-covid19-recovery
