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  • Fri. Nov 22nd, 2024

Queensland Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad resigns from ministerial duties

Queensland Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad has resigned from her ministerial duties, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says.

Key points:

  • Jackie Trad stood aside from her ministerial roles on Saturday but resigned today
  • The Crime and Corruption Commission is investigating her involvement in the appointment of a principal at a new Brisbane school
  • Steven Miles, Cameron Dick and Kate Jones will be sworn into new roles tomorrow

Health Minister Steven Miles will take over as deputy premier.

Cameron Dick has been announced as the new treasurer and Kate Jones will be minister for state development.

The Premier said this would be the Queensland leadership team going into the upcoming state election.

Yesterday, Ms Trad announced she was standing asi

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