Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk retires from politics

Labor leader says state is in good shape' and now is the time for me to leave' following months of speculation about her future

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The Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has announced her retirement from politics, saying she had given my all" and now is the time for me to leave".

Palaszczuk made the announcement at a press conference on Sunday following months of speculation about her future.

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