Steven Miles Elected Unopposed as Queensland’s 40th Premier

Published on December 15, 2023

Steven Miles has been unanimously elected as the Sunshine State’s 40th premier following the sudden resignation now former Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. The announcement follows a Labor’s caucus vote where Mr. Miles was elected unopposed to lead the party. Mr. Miles was sworn in by Queensland Governor Jeanette Young at Government House after 1 p.m. on Dec. 15. Cameron Dick, his deputy, was also elected unopposed. The duo have become the Labor Party’s first all-male leadership since 2005. Speaking outside the caucus meeting just before being sworn in, Mr. Miles said there would be five new ministers under his government. Nikki Boyd, Bart Mellish, Michael Healy, Lance McCallum, and Charis Mullen will all be given frontbench positions. Their portfolios have not been confirmed....

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