Labor leader says the state is ‘in good shape’ and ‘now is the time for me to leave’ after months of speculation about her future. Palaszczuk will officially step down as premier next week and will leave parliament at the end of the month. Her successor – currently a three-way contest between the deputy premier, Steven Miles, the health minister, Shannon Fentiman and treasurer Cameron Dick – is yet to be decided. “I fought the good fight, I’ve given everything, but now is the time for me to find out what else life has to offer," Palaszczuk said.

Source: The Guardian December 10, 2023 06:41 UTC