Queensland Premier Crisafulli Reshuffles Cabinet, Breaking Pre-Election Promise

Despite promising continuity, David Crisafulli introduces significant changes to his cabinet lineup, sparking controversy.

David Crisafulli, the newly elected Premier of Queensland, has not fully honored his pre-election promise to maintain his shadow cabinet in government roles.
Key changes include Tim Nicholls taking over the health portfolio from Ros Bates, who moves to finance, trade, employment, and training.
The new cabinet lacks dedicated ministries for climate change, the Great Barrier Reef, and mental health, delegating these responsibilities to other ministers.
Fiona Simpson, a long-standing MP with controversial past statements, joins the cabinet as minister for women and women's economic security, among other roles.
Crisafulli's cabinet will focus on addressing youth crime, housing, and cost-of-living issues, with plans to pass new sentencing laws for young offenders by year-end.