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. Cabinet's first meeting was held on 16 November 2020 ( post-election) in the Sunshine Coast suburb of Caloundra.
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. The media alleged Shannon Fentiman and Yvette D'Ath were to be swapping one portfolio, with Meaghan Scanlon touted for promotion, among others. The official cabinet changes were announced the following day, on 18 May 2023. 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.
Portrait Minister Portfolio Took office Left office Duration of tenurePartyElectorate Department of the Premier and Cabinet Annastacia Palaszczuk 14 February 2015 15 December 2023 (Premier) Labor Inala Steven Miles 12 November 2020 15 December 2023 Labor Murrumba Outer Cabinet Cameron Dick 12 November 2020 28 October 2024 Labor Woodridge Grace Grace 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor McConnel Shannon Fentiman 18 May 2023 Incumbent Labor Waterford Mark Bailey 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Miller Mick de Brenni 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Springwood Yvette D'Ath 18 May 2023 Incumbent Labor Redcliffe Mark Ryan 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Morayfield Stirling Hinchliffe 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Sandgate Mark Furner 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Ferny Grove Leeanne Enoch 18 May 2023 Incumbent Labor Algester Glenn Butcher 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Gladstone Di Farmer 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Bulimba Craig Crawford 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Barron River Scott Stewart 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Townsville Meaghan Scanlon 18 May 2023 Incumbent Labor Gaven Leanne Linard 18 May 2023 Incumbent Labor Nudgee Assistant Ministers Bart Mellish 18 May 2023 Incumbent Labor Aspley Nikki Boyd 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Pine Rivers Charis Mullen 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Jordan Brittany Lauga 18 May 2023 Incumbent Labor Keppel Julieanne Gilbert 18 May 2023 Incumbent Labor Mackay Bruce Saunders 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Maryborough Lance McCallum 18 May 2023 Incumbent Labor Bundamba Michael Healy 12 November 2020 Incumbent Labor Cairns
Initial cabinet, 2020 On 12 November 2020, Premier Palaszczuk announced a new line up for the ministry. PortfolioMinisterImage Premier Minister for TradeAnnastacia Palaszczuk Deputy Premier Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and PlanningSteven Miles Treasurer of Queensland Minister for InvestmentCameron Dick Minister for Education Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for RacingGrace Grace Minister for Health and Ambulance ServicesYvette D'Ath Minister for Transport and Main RoadsMark Bailey Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Minister for Public Works and ProcurementMick de Brenni Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Minister for Women Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family ViolenceShannon Fentiman Minister for Police and Corrective Services Minister for Fire and Emergency ServicesMark Ryan Minister for Tourism Industry Development and Innovation Minister for SportStirling Hinchliffe Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Minister for Rural CommunitiesMark Furner Minister for Communities and Housing Minister for Digital Economy Minister for ArtsLeeanne Enoch Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Minister for WaterGlenn Butcher Minister for Employment and Small Business Minister for Training and Skills DevelopmentDi Farmer Minister for Seniors and Disability Services Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PartnershipsCraig Crawford Minister for ResourcesScott Stewart Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Minister for Science and Youth AffairsMeaghan Scanlon Minister for Children and Youth Justice Minister for Multicultural AffairsLeanne 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
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