Cabinet reshuffle

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Couriermail --> Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says final decision on Cabinet spots will be hers and hers alone

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Queensland Times --> Left faction of the Labor Party is fed up with Miller

[ozbob]

Very unstable situation ... IMHO

Early election?

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ABC News --> Queensland Premier to make 'own decision' on Jo-Ann Miller's future as Police Minister

[James]

Very unstable situation ... IMHO

Early election?

Unlikely. We're just going to see a repeat of Gillard and Co., less the part where the Gillard government actually did things. Palaszczuk and co. will cling to power like their life depends on it. At worst Miller will just get booted out of the party and (politely) told to stay put until the next election or else.

[ozbob]

Couriermail -->Cabinet reshuffle: Premier mulls over importance of innovation minister

[#Metro]

Would Di Farmer or Kate Jones make good PT ministers? Di's electorate could do with bus upgrades. 

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Twitter

Robert Dow ‏@Robert_Dow 2m

Oh dear ... @qld_times has made up it's mind > http://www.qt.com.au/  " Time to go Jo! " #qldpol

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Couriermail --> Ministers running out of time before possible Cabinet reshuffle

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Sent to all outlets:

30th November 2015

The Transport Portfolio and Palaszczuk Cabinet Reshuffle

Greetings

Without prejudice, we think the super portfolio Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Trade is far too big. Super portfolios are a recipe for a super disaster - there is almost one portfolio area for each day of the week!

There are no prizes or awards for overloading ministers or their staff. In fact, this is how you get very bad decisions made. Bad decisions could cost the state far more in lost productivity than what is saved in salaries.

Super portfolios are a dangerous gimmick that should stop now. The election is over, and nobody will care if there are a few extra hands on deck.

We want Transport to be removed and looked after by a dedicated minister. This could be a public-transport only minister, or one with main roads included as well.  In addition, we recommend an assistant minister assisting the Transport Minister on bus reform.

The Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council have shirked their responsibility to reform the bus network, and as a result, fares have exploded while patronage has plunged. This cannot continue. Other cities such as Auckland in NZ have performed bus reform, so why the hold up?

We look forward to the break-up of super portfolios, and wish all ministers best of luck.

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

Reference:

The Myth of Multitasking
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/creativity-without-borders/201405/the-myth-multitasking

[#Metro]

Government by Gimmick. Not a good way to run... well, anything! 

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Twitter

7 News Queensland ‏@7NewsQueensland 5m

#BREAKING: Premier @AnnastaciaMP has dumped @JoAnnMillerMP from the police portfolio #7News #qldpol

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Understand that Ms Miller was asked to resign, refused so Premier has dismissed her from the police portfolio.

Ms Miller is probably going to remain in Cabinet.  How does Transport sound troops?   

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http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2015/12/3/statement-by-premier-of-queensland-annastacia-palaszczuk

Media Statements
Premier and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk
Thursday, December 03, 2015

Statement by Premier of Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk

This morning I advised the Parliament that it was my intention to study the Ethics Committee report in detail.

I said I would be meeting with the Minister about the findings of the report.

I said I would listen very closely to the statement that the Minister would have to make.

I said this was a very serious matter and I would be speaking to the minister about it.

I have done all of those things.

Minister Miller has complied with the recommendation of the committee and made a statement in the House in accordance with that recommendation.

I have given close consideration to all of the circumstances involved.

In light of the seriousness of the committee's findings, I have advised Minister Miller of my intention that she no longer continue in her present portfolio.

This intention will be given effect as part of the discussions I am having with all of my Ministers over the coming days.

[#Metro]

She can have a go at getting bus reforms with BCC. Might be good. 

[James]

She can have a go at getting bus reforms with BCC. Might be good. 

She'll fold the moment some granny comes up to her and complains about losing "her bus" in SEQ Bus Network Review V2.0.

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^ or when some youngin goes down and signs petitions to retain thier local route 411 because it was getting axed.......touche.....

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Brisbanetimes --> Jo-Ann Miller sacked: axing was only a matter of time

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Couriermail --> Jo-Ann Miller stripped of police portfolio but keeps Cabinet position

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Brisbanetimes --> Jo-Ann Miller quits Cabinet

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Couriermail --> Government report card reflects Labor's highs and lows

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^

> http://jadedatgreenshackdotinfo.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/government-report-card-reflects-labors.html

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Couriermail --> Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to appoint Innovation Minister in reshuffle bringing two new faces to Cabinet

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Brisbanetimes --> Qlders want larger cabinet: Trad

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ABC News --> Innovation minister will be new role in Queensland cabinet reshuffle

Queensland is to get a standalone innovation minister as part of an upcoming Cabinet reshuffle.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is meeting with ministers today to discuss their performance in their portfolios, with the reshuffle expected this week ...

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Couriermail --> Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk ready to reboot 10-month old Cabinet with wideranging reshuffle

[ozbob]

Seems might be media conference at 4pm on new cabinet.

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Twitter

Shane Doherty‏@ShaneDoherty9

Stirling Hinchliffe gets Transport and Comm Games plus keeps leader of house in cabinet reshuffle announced shortly #9News #qldpol

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

7th December 2015

Greetings

YES to more cabinet ministers

Cabinet is no place to cut corners or scrimp savings. Without prejudice, Jackie Trad's portfolio is far too big.

Yes this is going to cost money. But making a mistake in the transport portfolio could cost hundreds of millions, or billions. We already have key projects such as Cross River Rail, Sunshine Coast line and BCC Bus Reforms stagnating, at huge social and economic cost to the state.

More hands on deck are required. We also do not believe in burning ministers out or overloading them with work. It is totally unnecessary and dangerous for health. There are no prizes or awards for it.

The Queensland Government is already highly unstable as it is. We agree it is time to end the silly gimmick of super portfolios and put more ministers in.

We welcome Mr Stirling Hinchliffe MP to Transport.  Many thanks for the hard work done by the Deputy Premier and soon to be former Minister for Transport Ms Jackie Trad MP.

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org


Queenslanders want larger cabinet: Trad
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/qlders-want-larger-cabinet-trad-20151206-glgk54.html

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Media Release
Premier and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces new Cabinet team

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today announced a revamped Cabinet team that will drive the Government's broad economic and social policy agenda into 2016 and beyond.

The Premier said a mixture of new energy and experience would be included in the Cabinet.

"I'm extremely proud of what my Government has achieved already in 2015, and I know 2016 is going to be even bigger and better," Ms Palaszczuk said.

"I've made a point of leading an open and consultative Government that takes Queenslanders with us when it comes to job creation policies, economic growth initiatives and the delivery of better frontline services.

"And with our broad policy agenda, business leaders and community groups have told me that an increase to the size of the Cabinet will only strengthen our efforts.

"Today I have added three new Ministers to my team, as well as replacing the former Police Minister, bringing the size of Cabinet to 17 – still smaller than every other Cabinet since 1986.

"This allows me to add another regional voice to Cabinet in Bundaberg's Leanne Donaldson, as well as experienced Parliamentarians Stirling Hinchliffe and Grace Grace, and the talented Springwood MP Mick de Brenni.

"The Cabinet includes 53% female representation, making Queensland the most progressive Government in Australia.

"It allows me to have a Minister firmly focused on Innovation and the Digital Economy, and it places a bigger emphasis on the biofuels and renewable energy sectors, all areas that are crucial to the next phase of Queensland's economic story and central to my Government's agenda.

"And we will also have Queensland's first Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence. We cannot let this issue fall by the wayside. Minister Fentiman will work with other Ministers but will have responsibility for the coordination of the Government's roll-out of our domestic violence reforms.

"I have spoken endlessly this year about my Government's desire to create the jobs of the future, to drive economic growth into the future, and to deliver a better way of life for Queenslanders into the future.

"My team has worked tirelessly to deliver a better way of Government in 2015, and this dynamic new team will build on those achievements into next year and beyond."

Palaszczuk Cabinet

Premier Minister for the Arts- Annastacia Palaszczuk MP

Deputy Premier Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Trade and Investment- Jackie Trad MP

Treasurer Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Sport- Curtis Pitt MP

Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services- Cameron Dick MP

Minister for Education and Minister for Tourism and Major Events- Kate Jones MP

Minister for State Development Minister for Natural Resources and Mines- Dr Anthony Lynham MP

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Minister for Training and Skills- Yvette D'Ath MP

Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Minister for Corrective Services- Bill Byrne MP

Minister for Transport and the Commonwealth Games- Stirling Hinchliffe MP

Minister for Main Roads, Road Safety and Ports and Minister for Energy, Biofuels and Water Supply- Mark Bailey MP

Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection and Minister for National Parks and the Great Barrier Reef- Dr Steven Miles MP

Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy and Minister for Small Business- Leeanne Enoch MP

Minister for Communities, Women and Youth and Minister for Child Safety and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence- Shannon Fentiman MP

Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Seniors Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland- Coralee O'Rourke MP

Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, Minister for Racing and Minister for Multicultural Affairs- Grace Grace MP

Minister for Housing and Public Works- Mick De Brenni MP

Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries- Leanne Donaldson MP

Assistant Ministers

Assistant Minister of State Assisting the Premier- Mark Ryan MP

Assistant Minister for Local Government- Jennifer Howard MP

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So a new Transport minister Stirling Hinchliffe
Twitter @stirlhinchliffe
http://stirlinghinchliffe.com

He beleives in modernisation of Qld

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Brisbanetimes --> Labor's old guard wins in reshuffle

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Couriermail --> Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's Cabinet reshuffle has angered some Labor figures

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Twitter

Stirling Hinchliffe ‏@StirlHinchliffe 2m

Heading to Caucus and Swearing-In on @QueenslandRail from #Sandgate station. @TransLinkSEQ #firstdayonthejob

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Twitter

AnnastaciaPalaszczuk ‏@AnnastaciaMP 8m

Queensland's new Cabinet has officially been sworn-in by @QldGovernor at Government House. #qldpol

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Letter to the Editor Queensland Times 9th December 2015 page 13

Bigger cabinet is a very smart move

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Rail Express --> Palaszczuk splits transport, infrastructure roles in new Cabinet

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Twitter

Stirling Hinchliffe ‏@StirlHinchliffe

No better way to get between meetings on the Gold Coast than a @gclightrail tram. @TransLinkSEQ #qldpol