November 11, 2024
Premier David Crisafulli named the MPs on Monday who will make up his Assistant Ministry.
He described the Assistant MPs as “a young and hungry generation”:
- Dr Christian Rowan – Assistant Minister to the Premier on Matters of State and New Citizens
- Trevor Watts – Assistant Minister to the Premier for Cabinet and South West Queensland
- Amanda Stoker – Assistant Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training
- Herman Vorster – Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs and International Student Attraction
- Rebecca Young – Assistant Minister to the Deputy Premier and Assistant Minister for Planning, Housing and Better Regulation
- Janelle Poole – Assistant Minister for Community Safety, Defence Industry, Veterans and North Queensland
- Bryson Head – Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Resources and Critical Minerals
- Bree James – Assistant Minister for Tourism, Early Learning, Creative Industries and Far North Queensland
- Donna Kirkland – Assistant Minister for Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Families and Seniors and Central Queensland
- Sean Dillion – Assistant Minister for Primary Industry Development, Water and Western Queensland
The Premier also announced that LNP Member for Condamine Pat Weir would be appointed Speaker in the 58th Parliament of Queensland.
“With a decade of experience in the Parliament, Pat has the respect of both sides of the House and will bring a fair and measured approach to the role of Speaker,” he said.
“Having previously served as Temporary Speaker, Pat’s knowledge of Parliamentary standing orders will ensure stability and fairness in the 58th Parliament.”
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