Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk Announces Retirement

After nearly nine years in office, Palaszczuk steps down, leaving a legacy of three election victories and significant social reforms.

Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland's premier, has announced her retirement from politics, ending her nearly nine-year tenure.
Palaszczuk led the Labor party to three election victories, restored public services, guided Queensland through the Covid-19 pandemic, and set the state up for a future powered by clean energy jobs.
Her leadership was marked by her personal popularity and her ability to bridge divides in a politically complex state.
Palaszczuk championed women in senior roles within government and led notable social reforms such as legalising abortion and allowing voluntary assisted dying.
Her decision to retire was made during a national cabinet meeting, and she has endorsed her deputy, Steven Miles, as a potential successor.