Annastacia Palaszczuk (/ˈpæləʃeɪ/ (listen) PAL-ə-shay,[3][4] born 25 July 1969) is an Australian politician. She served as the 39th Premier of Queensland from February 2015 until she resigned in December 2023.[5] She was the leader of the Queensland Labor Party from March 2012 until December 2023. She served as a minister in a number of positions in Anna Bligh's government. She served as the member of the Parliament of Queensland for Inala from 2006 until her resignation.
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39th Premier of Queensland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In office 14 February 2015 – 15 December 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Governor | Paul de Jersey Jeannette Young | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deputy | Jackie Trad Steven Miles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preceded by | Campbell Newman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Steven Miles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Member of the Legislative Assembly for Inala | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In office 9 September 2006 – 31 December 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preceded by | Henry Palaszczuk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Margie Nightingale | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | Durack, Queensland, Australia | 25 July 1969||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Political party | Labor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mother | Lorelle Palaszczuk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Father | Henry Palaszczuk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cabinet | Palaszczuk Ministry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Palaszczuk was born in Durack, Brisbane, Queensland. Her father, Henry Palaszczuk, is a veteran Labor MP from Queensland. She has Polish and German ancestry. She is twice divorced.
References
change- ↑ Dewey, Imogen (10 February 2018). "QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk confirms split with partner". Nine Network. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ↑ Whiting, Francis (3 September 2021). "Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk confirms she is in a relationship with Brisbane surgeon Dr Reza Adib". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ↑ Hall, James (26 October 2020). "How to pronounce Palaszczuk: Qld election 2020". News.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ↑ Ludlow, Mark (20 October 2016). "Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on her pragmatic approach to politics". The Australian Financial Review. Archived from the original on 12 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ↑ "Queensland election 2015: Annastacia Palaszczuk sworn in as Premier". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
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