Shadow Ministry of Annastacia Palaszczuk
The Opposition in the Australian state of Queensland comprises the largest party or coalition of parties not in Government. The Opposition's purpose is to hold the Government to account and constitute a "Government-in-waiting" should the existing Government fall. To that end, a Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Ministers for the various government departments question the Premier and Ministers on Government policy and administration, and formulate the policy the Opposition would pursue in Government. It is sometimes styled "Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition" to demonstrate that although it opposes the Government, it remains loyal to the Queen.
At times, the Opposition consisted of more than one party, notably when the Coalition parties (the state Nationals and Liberals) were in Opposition. Those state parties entered Opposition in 1996 and merged to form the Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP) in 2008, National Leader Lawrence Springborg becoming Leader of the LNP and remaining Leader of the Opposition.
Following Labor's disastrous result at the 2012 state election, with Deputy Leader Andrew Fraser losing his seat and Anna Bligh resigning as Premier, Labor Leader, and an MP, Labor Party Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk, and her deputy Tim Mulherin.[1] led the opposition to the Newman government.
Initial arrangement
The initial Shadow Ministry was announced on 19 April 2012,[2] and changes were announced 10 days later to reflect the election of Jackie Trad at the South Brisbane by-election.[3][4]
| Portfolio | Shadow Minister |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Justice and Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Justice Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations Shadow Minister for Education, Training and Employment Shadow Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Commonwealth Games |
Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Planning and Racing Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Science, IT and Innovation |
Tim Mulherin |
| Leader of Opposition Business Shadow Minister for Treasury and Trade Shadow Minister for Energy and Water Supply Shadow Minister for Main Roads Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation |
Curtis Pitt |
| Opposition Whip Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Shadow Minister for Housing |
Jo-Ann Miller |
| Deputy Opposition Whip Shadow Minister for Disability Services, Community Services, for Child Safety, Multicultural Affairs and Women Shadow Minister for Mental Health |
Desley Scott |
| Shadow Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Construction and Public Works Shadow Minister for National Parks |
Bill Byrne |
| Shadow Minister for Transport Shadow Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Shadow Minister for Small Business Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs and the Arts |
Jackie Trad |
Final arrangement
On February 22, 2014, Yvette D'Ath won the ALP's eighth seat at the Redcliffe by-election and she was given a place in the Shadow Ministry. On July 18, 2014, Anthony Lynham won the ALP's ninth seat at the Stafford by-election and eventually given a place in the Shadow Ministry.[5]
| Portfolio | Shadow Minister |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations |
Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Shadow Minister for Racing Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Commonwealth Games |
Tim Mulherin |
| Leader of Opposition Business Shadow Minister for Treasury and Trade Shadow Minister for Energy and Water Supply Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships |
Curtis Pitt |
| Opposition Whip Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Mines |
Jo-Ann Miller |
| Deputy Opposition Whip Shadow Minister for Community Services and Child Safety Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs Shadow Minister for Women and Seniors |
Desley Scott |
| Shadow Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Construction and Public Works Shadow Minister for National Parks Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation |
Bill Byrne |
| Shadow Minister for Transport and Main Roads Shadow Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Shadow Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs Shadow Minister for The Arts |
Jackie Trad |
| Shadow Minister for Justice and Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Training Shadow Minister for Disability Services Shadow Minister for Housing |
Yvette D'Ath |
| Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Science, IT and Innovation Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader on the Public Service |
Anthony Lynham |
References
- "New Labor leader apologises for fundamental breach of trust". Brisbane Times. 28 March 2012.
- "Shadow Cabinet announced". Queenslandlabor.org. 19 April 2012.
- "Labor confident in South Brisbane". Sky News. 29 August 2012.
- "Appointment of Shadow Ministers, Leader of Opposition Business, Opposition Whip and Deputy Opposition Whip" (PDF). Tabled Papers. Legislative Assembly of Queensland. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- http://www.mysunshinecoast.com.au/articles/article-display/labor-shadow-cabinet-changes,35291