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Palaszczuk reveals she changed her mind in recent weeks
It was only a couple of months ago that Annastacia Palaszczuk insisted she would lead the Labor party to next year's state election.
I feel refreshed, I feel energised and I'm absolutely determined to lead the party and this government to the next election. I just want to make that very clear to everybody.
In 2015 Annastacia promised good, decent government for the people of Queensland. That's exactly what she's delivered for the last nine years. Congratulations on your premiership. You are one of the true Qld Labor greats
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