Rumours of a Queensland coup are premature – but Palaszczuk’s popularity is waning
by Ben Smee from World news | The Guardian on (#6E6WE)
The deputy premier, Steven Miles, called speculation about a challenge rumours and gossip'
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Annastacia Palaszczuk has never faced a serious threat to her leadership.
In 11 years as Labor leader - the past eight as premier - there have been no attempted coups or plots, or Canberra-style white-anting by ambitious rivals. Most senior ministers are part of the furniture. Backbenchers rarely vent their concerns, even privately.
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