The re-elected Premier of Queensland, Peter Beattie, has announced his new ministry.
About one third of the ministry is new. Beattie said: “I’m delighted to be able to give the people of Queensland a fresh, energetic and committed group of Ministers who will drive the implementation of our election commitments and build on the work we have been doing since 1998.”
Text of Peter Beattie’s media statement announcing his new ministry.
Premier Announces New Cabinet
Premier Peter Beattie says his new Cabinet will deliver the improved services promised during the election campaign and continue to drive Queensland as the engine room of Australia.
“Nearly a third of the Cabinet comprises new Members, giving us new ideas and a new approach to tackling problems,” said Mr Beattie.
“There are also six very able parliamentary secretaries who will be assisting in some of the busiest portfolios to ensure we are delivering services where they are needed and to listen and consult with Queenslanders.”
Cabinet Ministers for the third Beattie Government are:
- Peter Beattie – Premier and Minister for Trade
- Terry Mackenroth – Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Sport
- Anna Bligh – Minister for Education and the Arts
- Tom Barton – Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations
- Tony McGrady – Minister for State Development and Innovation
- Gordon Nuttall – Minister for Health
- Robert Schwarten – Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing
- Judy Spence – Minister for Police and Corrective Services
- Rod Welford – Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
- Paul Lucas – Minister for Transport and Main Roads
- Henry Palaszczuk – Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries
- Stephen Robertson – Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
- Mike Reynolds – Minister for Child Safety
- Warren Pitt – Minister for Communities and Disability Services
- Margaret Keech – Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading and Wine Industry Development
- John Mickel – Minister for the Environment
- Desley Boyle – Minister for Local Government and Planning
- Chris Cummins – Minister for Emergency Services
- Liddy Clark – Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy
Parliamentary secretaries are:
- Pat Purcell – Public Works, Housing and Racing
- Neil Roberts – Deputy Premier and Treasurer
- Jo-Anne Miller – Health
- Linda Lavarch – State Development and Innovation
- Lindy Nelson-Carr – Assisting the Premier in North Queensland
- Karen Struthers – Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs
The Third Beattie Ministry
