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Annastacia Palaszczuk

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.

The Honourable

Annastacia Palaszczuk
Annastacia Palaszczuk 2016.jpg
Palaszczuk in 2016
39th Premier of Queensland
In office
14 February 2015 – 15 December 2023
MonarchElizabeth II
Charles III
GovernorPaul de Jersey
Jeannette Young
DeputyJackie Trad
Steven Miles
Preceded byCampbell Newman
Succeeded bySteven Miles
Member of the Legislative Assembly
for Inala
In office
9 September 2006 – 31 December 2023
Preceded byHenry Palaszczuk
Succeeded byMargie Nightingale
Leadership positions
Leader of the Labor Party in Queensland
In office
28 March 2012 – 15 December 2023
DeputyTim Mulherin
Jackie Trad
Steven Miles
Preceded byAnna Bligh
Succeeded bySteven Miles
Leader of the Opposition in Queensland
In office
28 March 2012 – 14 February 2015
PremierCampbell Newman
DeputyTim Mulherin
Preceded byJeff Seeney
Succeeded byLawrence Springborg
Cabinet positions
Minister for Transport
In office
21 February 2011 – 26 March 2012
PremierAnna Bligh
Preceded byRachel Nolan
Succeeded byScott Emerson
Minister for Multicultural Affairs
In office
26 March 2009 – 26 March 2012
PremierAnna Bligh
Preceded byLindy Nelson-Carr
Succeeded byJack Dempsey
Minister for Disability Services
In office
26 March 2009 – 21 February 2011
PremierAnna Bligh
Preceded byLindy Nelson-Carr
Succeeded byCurtis Pitt
Personal details
Born25 July 1969 (aged 56)
Durack, Queensland, Australia
Political partyLabor
Spouse(s)
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    (m. 1996; div. 1998)​
  • Simon Every
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    (m. 2004; div. 2009)​
Domestic partner
  • Shaun Drabsch (2015–2018)[1]
  • Reza Adib (since 2021)[2]
MotherLorelle Palaszczuk
FatherHenry Palaszczuk
Education
Alma mater
Occupation
CabinetPalaszczuk Ministry
Signature

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

  1. ↑ Dewey, Imogen (10 February 2018). "QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk confirms split with partner". Nine Network. https://honey.nine.com.au/2018/02/11/08/41/qld-premier-splits-with-partner. Retrieved 12 February 2018. 
  2. ↑ Whiting, Francis (3 September 2021). "Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk confirms she is in a relationship with Brisbane surgeon Dr Reza Adib". The Courier-Mail. https://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/qweekend/queensland-premier-annastacia-palaszczuk-confirms-she-is-in-a-relationship-with-brisbane-surgeon-dr-reza-adib/news-story/5933bb92946980f685863a32503e3bee. Retrieved 27 October 2024. 
  3. ↑ Hall, James (26 October 2020). "How to pronounce Palaszczuk: Qld election 2020". News.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  4. ↑ Ludlow, Mark (20 October 2016). "Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on her pragmatic approach to politics". The Australian Financial Review. https://www.afr.com/leadership/annastacia-palaszczuk--the-cautious-reformer-20161010-grz5si. Retrieved 12 January 2019. 
  5. ↑ "Queensland election 2015: Annastacia Palaszczuk sworn in as Premier". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2018.

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