Posted 12/10/2023, 2:07:34 AM
Palaszczuk Resigns as Queensland Premier After 8 Years, Endorses Deputy Miles as Successor Ahead of Cyclone
- Annastacia Palaszczuk has resigned as Queensland Premier after more than 8 years, saying "I have given it my all"
- Her resignation comes ahead of Cyclone Jasper expected to hit Queensland on Wednesday
- Palaszczuk said being Premier was like "climbing Mount Everest" 3 times over 3 terms
- She has endorsed Deputy Premier Steven Miles as her successor
- Palaszczuk will finish as Premier this week and resign from parliament in January, but has no other job lined up yet