Refreshed Cabinet to deliver for Queenslanders

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has unveiled a refreshed State Cabinet focussed on delivering for Queenslanders now and for the future, she says.

The refreshed Cabinet will continue to drive Queensland’s substantial and modernising economic agenda for the future, while also tackling the issues affecting Queensland households today.

In the new Palaszczuk Cabinet, Shannon Fentiman will take responsibility for Health and Ambulance Services, Mental Health and Women.

The move was welcomed by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC), who said they had enjoyed a “good relationship” with Minister Fentiman in her past portfolios.

QAIHC Chair Matthew Cooke (pictured) was quick to point out Minister Fentiman’s top priority should be achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders, amidst challenges like hospitals, ambulance ramping, and workforce shortages.

“The gap isn’t closed,” he said.

“Many measures have regressed.”

He thanked the outgoing Health and Ambulance Services Minister Yvette D’Ath for her support given to the sector.

Minister Meaghan Scanlon has been promoted to take on responsibility for the new standalone priority portfolio of Housing.

Minister Leeanne Enoch will have responsibility for Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts.

Minister Di Farmer will assume responsibility for Youth Justice.

“Our government cares about