New Miles Government Ministry sworn in
Published Monday, 18 December, 2023 at 11:44 AM
Premier
The Honourable Steven Miles
The fresh-faced Miles Labor Government Ministry has today been sworn in at Government House.
The 19-strong Cabinet reflects Premier Steven Miles’ priority to deliver better services for all Queenslanders.
Easing cost of living pressures, health care, housing, community safety and the clean energy transition are at the core of new look portfolios.
The Miles government will also continue to take strong action to drive Queensland’s economic plan for the future – supporting new industries and creating jobs where they are needed most.
New Minister Nikki Boyd will take on the portfolios of for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Corrective Services.
Bart Mellish takes on Transport, Main Roads and Digital Services, while Lance McCallum adopts Employment, Small Business, Training and Skills Development.
Charis Mullen will have responsibility for Child Safety, Seniors, Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs and Michael Healy will continue to champion Tourism and Sport.
The revitalised cabinet will meet for the first time tomorrow (Tuesday, 19 December).
Quotes attributable to Queensland Premier Steven Miles:
“I want Queenslanders to know that every single member of my government is on their side and will be working day and night to deliver a better Queensland.
“My Minister’s know what’s important to me and what’s important to Queenslanders – easing cost of living pressures, delivering better healthcare and housing, and keeping our communities safe.
“With fresh faces comes fresh ideas, which is exactly what we need as we charge into a new year.
“I want to thank new Minister’s Nikki, Bart, Lance, Charis and Michael for welcoming their new responsibilities. I have every confidence they will be effective leaders.
“My team will hit the ground running to unite our great state and deliver what matters most for Queenslanders.”
MILES GOVERNMENT MINISTRY
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MINISTER |
PORTFOLIO |
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HON. STEVEN MILES MP |
Premier |
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HON. CAMERON DICK MP |
Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment |
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HON. GRACE GRACE MP |
Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing |
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HON. SHANNON FENTIMAN MP |
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women |
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HON. YVETTE D’ATH MP |
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence |
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HON. MICHAEL DE BRENNI MP |
Minister for Energy and Clean Economy Jobs |
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HON. MEAGHAN SCANLON MP |
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Public Works |
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HON. MARK RYAN MP |
Minister for Police and Community Safety |
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HON. LEEANNE ENOCH MP |
Minister for Treaty, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Minister for Communities and Minister for the Arts |
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HON. DIANNE FARMER MP |
Minister for Education and Minister for Youth Justice |
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HON. MARK FURNER MP |
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities |
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HON. GLENN BUTCHER MP |
Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for Water |
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HON. SCOTT STEWART MP |
Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals |
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HON. LEANNE LINARD MP |
Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef and Minister for Science and Innovation |
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HON. NIKKI BOYD MP |
Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery and Minister for Corrective Services |
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HON. BART MELLISH MP |
Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services |
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HON. LANCE MCCALLUM MP |
Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development |
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HON. CHARIS MULLEN MP |
Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural Affairs |
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HON. MICHAEL HEALY MP |
Minister for Tourism and Sport |
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ASSISTANT MINISTER |
PORTFOLIO |
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BRUCE SAUNDERS |
Assistant Minister for Train Manufacturing, Regional Development, and Jobs. |
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JULIEANNE GILBERT |
Assistant Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Industrial Relations and Racing |
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BRITTANY LAUGA |
Assistant Minister for Health and Regional Health Infrastructure |
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ALI KING |
Assistant Minister for Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works |
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JENNIFER HOWARD |
Assistant Minister for Treasury, Trade and Investment |
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SHANE KING |
Assistant Minister for Clean Energy Jobs |
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CORRINE MCMILLAN |
Assistant Minister for Education and Youth Justice |
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JAMES SULLIVAN |
Assistant Minister for Justice and Veterans Affairs |
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This statement replaces the statement which was posted at 11:09 Monday 18th December 2023.