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. 

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