# Third Palaszczuk ministry

The Third Palaszczuk Ministry was a ministry of the Government of Queensland led by Annastacia Palaszczuk. Palaszczuk led the Labor Party to a majority victory in the 2020 state election and a third term in government since 2015. Cabinet's first meeting was held on 16 November 2020 (16 days post-election) in the Sunshine Coast suburb of Caloundra.

## Cabinet outlook
### Cabinet reshuffle, 2023

In mid-May 2023, it was reported that the Palaszczuk cabinet was going to have a reshuffle, dubbed a 'refresh' by Palaszczuk to avoid calling it a reshuffle. The media alleged Shannon Fentiman and Yvette D'Ath were to be swapping one portfolio, with Meaghan Scanlon touted for promotion, among others. The official cabinet changes were announced the following day, on 18 May 2023. Numerous cabinet minister changed roles, including aforementioned Shannon Fentiman and Yvette D'Ath, Mark Bailey, Meaghan Scanlon, Leeanne Enoch, Di Farmer, Leanne Linard, and Craig Crawford.
| Portrait | Minister | Portfolio | Took office | Left office | Duration of tenure | Party | Electorate |
| Department of the Premier and Cabinet |||||||||
| | Annastacia Palaszczuk | Premier Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (from 7 October 2021) | 14 February 2015 | 15 December 2023 (Premier) | 9 years, 256 days | Labor | Inala |
| | Steven Miles | Deputy Premier Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (from 7 October 2021) Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure (from 7 October 2021) | 12 November 2020 | 15 December 2023 | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Murrumba |
| Outer Cabinet |||||||||
| | Cameron Dick | Treasurer of Queensland Minister for Trade and Investment (from 7 October 2021) | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Woodridge |
| | Grace Grace | Minister for Education Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for Racing | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | McConnel |
| | Shannon Fentiman | Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Minister for Mental Health Minister for Women (from 12 November 2020) | 18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 162 days | Labor | Waterford |
| | Mark Bailey | Minister for Transport and Main Roads Minister for Digital Services (from 18 May 2023) | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Miller |
| | Mick de Brenni | Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Minister for Public Works and Procurement | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Springwood |
| | Yvette D'Ath | Attorney General and Minister for Justice Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence | 18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 162 days | Labor | Redcliffe |
| | Mark Ryan | Minister for Police and Corrective Services Minister for Fire and Emergency Services | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Morayfield |
| | Stirling Hinchliffe | Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Sandgate |
| | Mark Furner | Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Minister for Rural Communities | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Ferny Grove |
| | Leeanne Enoch | Minister for Treaty Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister for Communities (from 12 November 2020) Minister for the Arts (from 12 November 2020) | 18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 162 days | Labor | Algester |
| | Glenn Butcher | Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Minister for Water | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Gladstone |
| | Di Farmer | Minister for Employment and Small Business Minister for Training and Skills Development Minister for Youth Justice (from 18 May 2023) | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Bulimba |
| | Craig Crawford | Minister for Child Safety (from 18 May 2023) Minister for Seniors and Disability Services | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Barron River |
| | Scott Stewart | Minister for Resources | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Townsville |
| | Meaghan Scanlon | Minister for Housing | 18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 162 days | Labor | Gaven |
| | Leanne Linard | Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Minister for Science Minister for Multicultural Affairs (from 12 November 2020) | 18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 162 days | Labor | Nudgee |
| Assistant Ministers |||||||||
| | Bart Mellish | Assistant Minister to the Premier for Veterans' Affairs and the Public Sector | 18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 162 days | Labor | Aspley |
| | Nikki Boyd | Assistant Minister for Local Government | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Pine Rivers |
| | Charis Mullen | Assistant Minister for Treasury | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Jordan |
| | Brittany Lauga | Assistant Minister for Health and Regional Health Infrastructure | 18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 162 days | Labor | Keppel |
| | Julieanne Gilbert | Assistant Minister for Education | 18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 162 days | Labor | Mackay |
| | Bruce Saunders | Assistant Minister for Train Manufacturing and Regional Roads | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Maryborough |
| | Lance McCallum | Assistant Minister for Energy | 18 May 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 162 days | Labor | Bundamba |
| | Michael Healy | Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development | 12 November 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 350 days | Labor | Cairns |

### Initial cabinet, 2020

On 12 November 2020, Premier Palaszczuk announced a new line up for the ministry.
| Portfolio | Minister |
| Premier Minister for Trade | Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Deputy Premier Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning | Steven Miles |
| Treasurer of Queensland Minister for Investment | Cameron Dick |
| Minister for Education Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for Racing | Grace Grace |
| Minister for Health and Ambulance Services | Yvette D'Ath |
| Minister for Transport and Main Roads | Mark Bailey |
| Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Minister for Public Works and Procurement | Mick de Brenni |
| Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Minister for Women Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence | Shannon Fentiman |
| Minister for Police and Corrective Services Minister for Fire and Emergency Services | Mark Ryan |
| Minister for Tourism Industry Development and Innovation Minister for Sport | Stirling Hinchliffe |
| Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Minister for Rural Communities | Mark Furner |
| Minister for Communities and Housing Minister for Digital Economy Minister for Arts | Leeanne Enoch |
| Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Minister for Water | Glenn Butcher |
| Minister for Employment and Small Business Minister for Training and Skills Development | Di Farmer |
| Minister for Seniors and Disability Services Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships | Craig Crawford |
| Minister for Resources | Scott Stewart |
| Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Minister for Science and Youth Affairs | Meaghan Scanlon |
| Minister for Children and Youth Justice Minister for Multicultural Affairs | Leanne Linard |
| Assistant Ministers |||
| Assistant Minister to the Premier for Veterans' Affairs, Trade and COVID Economic Recovery Assistant Minister for Veteran Affairs | Bart Mellish |
| Assistant Minister for Local Government | Nikki Boyd |
| Assistant Minister for Treasury | Charis Mullen |
| Assistant Minister for Education | Brittany Lauga |
| Assistant Minister for Health Infrastructure | Julieanne Gilbert |
| Assistant Minister for Train Manufacturing and Regional Roads | Bruce Saunders |
| Assistant Minister for Hydrogen Development and the 50% Renewable Energy Target by 2030 | Lance McCallum |
| Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development | Michael Healy |
| Parliamentary Roles |||
| Government Chief Whip | Don Brown |
| Senior Government Whip | Joan Pease |
| Deputy Government Whip | Jess Pugh |