Palaszczuk resigns as Queensland Premier after nearly 9 years, cites 'time for renewal'
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Annastacia Palaszczuk has resigned as Queensland Premier after nearly 9 years in the role. She led Labor to victory at 3 elections.
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Her resignation comes amid recent political challenges and declining personal approval ratings. There was internal Labor party dissatisfaction.
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Steven Miles and Shannon Fentiman have been tipped as potential successors. Palaszczuk endorsed Miles but said it's for the Labor caucus to decide.
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Palaszczuk was the first woman to become Queensland Premier from opposition. She was seen as a trailblazer for women in leadership.
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She says she has dedicated her whole public life to community service but doesn't need to "climb the mountain" of an election campaign again. She has no job lined up after politics.