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Annastacia Palaszczuk has told reporters she first turned her mind to the idea of retiring while on a holiday with her partner:
Finally, last week, my mind was made up at national cabinet. I was sitting there thinking, this the fourth prime minister, there are all these new faces around the cabinet table, we have a great deal for Queensland- $4 billion – and I thought to myself, ‘renewal is a good thing’.
When I lead this party from an opposition of just seven members, I said that the first election shall be like climbing Mount Everest. I went on to climb that mountain twice more. I don’t need to do it again. I’ve given it my all and I have run a marathon.
I will finish this week as premier and the next premier of Queensland is for the caucus to decide on Friday, giving MPs time to come back and seeing the people of Queensland will have their say.
I’ve been thinking about it for a while and it is the right time.
I have a great deputy in Steven Miles and I will believe he will make an excellent premier. He is one of the best treasurers I’ve ever seen in the state.
Continue reading…Follow all the day’s newsFull report: Annastacia Palaszczuk retires from politicsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAnnastacia Palaszczuk has told reporters she first turned her mind to the idea of retiring while on a holiday with her partner:Finally, last week, my mind was made up at national cabinet. I was sitting there thinking, this the fourth prime minister, there are all these new faces around the cabinet table, we have a great deal for Queensland- $4 billion – and I thought to myself, ‘renewal is a good thing’.When I lead this party from an opposition of just seven members, I said that the first election shall be like climbing Mount Everest. I went on to climb that mountain twice more. I don’t need to do it again. I’ve given it my all and I have run a marathon.I will finish this week as premier and the next premier of Queensland is for the caucus to decide on Friday, giving MPs time to come back and seeing the people of Queensland will have their say.I’ve been thinking about it for a while and it is the right time.I have a great deputy in Steven Miles and I will believe he will make an excellent premier. He is one of the best treasurers I’ve ever seen in the state. Continue reading…