Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is reportedly secure as chief forward of the 2024 state election, together with her cupboard throwing their full assist behind her as she stays on vacation in Italy.
Her place in energy has even led to Sportsbet asking punters whether or not she’ll stay as chief of the Queensland Labor Party on the October 2024 election.
The Premier sits at $1.70 odds of retaining the highest spot on the time of publication.
Questions round Ms Palaszczuk’s management come after a cupboard assembly was held on Monday and ongoing youth crime, price of residing and well being crises.
Labor politicians met to debate a “wide range” of issues forward of parliament resuming on September 12.
Steven Miles, who’s appearing premier whereas Ms Palaszczuk holidays in Europe, chaired the cupboard assembly in Brisbane – the primary to be held with out her in practically 9 years.
Ms Palaszczuk is together with her companion, weight-loss surgeon Reza Adib, who was a visitor speaker on the World Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Naples, Italy, over the weekend.
She is anticipated to return to work on September 11.
Mr Miles stated whereas he wouldn’t disclose what was mentioned throughout cupboard, there was nothing uncommon about holding one with out the Premier current.
“Cabinet was scheduled for this week and it went ahead as scheduled,” he stated on Monday.
“There were a wide range of submissions brought on by a wide range of ministers.
“I’m not going to get into what matters were discussed, but we did deal with a wide range of issues.”
Mr Miles stated Ms Palaszczuk had the total assist of cupboard to stay because the chief of the Labor Party because the state prepares to move to the polls in October 2024.
“All ministers wanted to express the strength of their support in Annastacia, their unity and their belief in the team that we have,” Mr Miles stated.
“What we can achieve for Queensland and what we can achieve going forward, we were unanimous in that regard.
“The Premier has been very clear she intends to lead Labor at the next election. She is our best chance of winning and the outcome of that election is critical for Queenslanders.
Mr Miles and Health Minister Shannon Fentiman have both been touted as possible replacements as leader in recent weeks.
However, when asked about the betting odds in favour of his leader, Mr Miles said he would bet on Ms Palaszczuk being the “one person” who may beat Opposition Leader David Crisafulli on the subsequent election.
“I’m not sure if I’m allowed to bet or not, but I would certainly be betting on Anastacia,’ he said.
“She’s come through against the odds, written off halfway through the race but there at the end because she’s the best choice for Queenslanders.
“I know how resolute she is about continuing to serve Queenslanders.
“She does have the confidence of the Labor Party, of the Labor caucus, of cabinet.
“We want her to stay and run next year. She’s absolutely determined to do that and we all support that.”
Mr Miles beforehand stated he hadn’t spoken to the Premier whereas she’d been on holidays.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
