Third Palaszczuk ministry
Ministry of the Government of Queensland (2020–2023)
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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]
Dateformed12 November 2020
Datedissolved15 December 2023
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)
Third Palaszczuk Ministry | |
|---|---|
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
Cabinet reshuffle, 2023
In mid-May 2023, it was reported that the Palaszczuk cabinet was going to have a 'refresh', avoiding the term 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 | ||||||||
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Annastacia Palaszczuk |
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14 February 2015 | 15 December 2023 (Premier) | 8 years, 304 days | Labor | Inala | |
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Steven Miles |
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12 November 2020 | 15 December 2023 | 3 years, 33 days | Labor | Murrumba | |
| Outer Cabinet | ||||||||
| Cameron Dick |
|
12 November 2020 | 28 October 2024 | 3 years, 33 days | Labor | Woodridge | ||
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Grace Grace |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | McConnel | |
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Shannon Fentiman |
|
18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 3 years, 78 days | Labor | Waterford | |
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Mark Bailey |
|
12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | Miller | |
 |
Mick de Brenni |
|
12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | Springwood | |
| Yvette D'Ath |
|
18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 3 years, 78 days | Labor | Redcliffe | ||
 |
Mark Ryan |
|
12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | Morayfield | |
 |
Stirling Hinchliffe |
|
12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | Sandgate | |
 |
Mark Furner |
|
12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | Ferny Grove | |
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Leeanne Enoch | 18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 3 years, 78 days | Labor | Algester | ||
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Glenn Butcher |
|
12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | Gladstone | |
 |
Di Farmer |
|
12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | Bulimba | |
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Craig Crawford |
|
12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | Barron River | |
|
Scott Stewart |
|
12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | Townsville | |
 |
Meaghan Scanlon |
|
18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 3 years, 78 days | Labor | Gaven | |
 |
Leanne Linard |
|
18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 3 years, 78 days | Labor | Nudgee | |
| Assistant Ministers[11] | ||||||||
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Bart Mellish |
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18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 3 years, 78 days | Labor | Aspley | |
|
Nikki Boyd |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | Pine Rivers | |
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Charis Mullen |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | Jordan | |
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Brittany Lauga |
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18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 3 years, 78 days | Labor | Keppel | |
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Julieanne Gilbert |
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18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 3 years, 78 days | Labor | Mackay | |
|
Bruce Saunders |
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12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 days | Labor | Maryborough | |
|
Lance McCallum |
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18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 3 years, 78 days | Labor | Bundamba | |
|
Michael Healy |
|
12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 5 years, 265 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 | |
|
Steven Miles | |
|
Cameron Dick | |
|
Grace Grace | |
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Yvette D'Ath |  |
|
Mark Bailey | |
|
Mick de Brenni | |
|
Shannon Fentiman | |
|
Mark Ryan | |
|
Stirling Hinchliffe | |
|
Mark Furner | |
|
Leeanne Enoch | |
|
Glenn Butcher | |
|
Di Farmer | |
|
Craig Crawford | |
|
Scott Stewart | |
|
Meaghan Scanlon | |
|
Leanne Linard | |
| Assistant Ministers | ||
|
Bart Mellish | |
|
Nikki Boyd | |
|
Charis Mullen | |
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Brittany Lauga | |
|
Julieanne Gilbert | |
|
Bruce Saunders | |
|
Lance McCallum | |
|
Michael Healy | |
| Parliamentary Roles | ||
| Government Chief Whip | Don Brown | |
| Senior Government Whip | Joan Pease | |
| Deputy Government Whip | Jess Pugh | |
Notes
- The portfolio of Housing was dropped from Enoch (originally called "Minister for Communities and Housing") and given to Meaghan Scanlon on 18 May 2023.