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25-07-2005, 12:37 PM
The TV Media has annouced this as a demotion for Nuttall
24/07/05
Beattie Announces Two More Ministry Changes
Premier Peter Beattie this afternoon continues the process of renewal of the Queensland Cabinet.
Mr Beattie announced the Health Minister, Gordon Nuttall, will become the Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries, and the Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries, Henry Palaszczuk, will become the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines.
They will be sworn in to their new portfolios on Thursday.
"Henry has stamped Primary Industries and Fisheries with his own personality for the past seven years, and is handing it over in excellent shape," Mr Beattie said.
"He is a terrific team player, and the qualities which have made him a great Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries will also make him a great Minister for Natural Resources and Mines.
"Gordon has been Health Minister during one of the toughest periods for any Minister, bar none.
"He is moving into an area with its own big challenges including drought, climate change, pressure on fisheries, and increasingly cut-throat competition for markets for primary produce.
"It's a time of change for Queensland's primary industries and the people who are their backbone, and looks forward to spending more time in the bush and working closely with these resilient Queenslanders.
"By Thursday afternoon, Queenslanders will have a new Cabinet team working for them.
"While we have always worked hard to deliver better services for this state, I acknowledge we can do better.
"The team I will put forward will include fresh faces and people with experience. Whether new or seasoned ministers, we'll all be energetic and totally focussed on doing a better job for the people of Queensland.
"In coming months, Queenslanders will judge the new team's performance for themselves," Mr Beattie said.
24 July 2005
Media contact: 3224 4500
24/07/05
Beattie Announces Two More Ministry Changes
Premier Peter Beattie this afternoon continues the process of renewal of the Queensland Cabinet.
Mr Beattie announced the Health Minister, Gordon Nuttall, will become the Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries, and the Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries, Henry Palaszczuk, will become the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines.
They will be sworn in to their new portfolios on Thursday.
"Henry has stamped Primary Industries and Fisheries with his own personality for the past seven years, and is handing it over in excellent shape," Mr Beattie said.
"He is a terrific team player, and the qualities which have made him a great Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries will also make him a great Minister for Natural Resources and Mines.
"Gordon has been Health Minister during one of the toughest periods for any Minister, bar none.
"He is moving into an area with its own big challenges including drought, climate change, pressure on fisheries, and increasingly cut-throat competition for markets for primary produce.
"It's a time of change for Queensland's primary industries and the people who are their backbone, and looks forward to spending more time in the bush and working closely with these resilient Queenslanders.
"By Thursday afternoon, Queenslanders will have a new Cabinet team working for them.
"While we have always worked hard to deliver better services for this state, I acknowledge we can do better.
"The team I will put forward will include fresh faces and people with experience. Whether new or seasoned ministers, we'll all be energetic and totally focussed on doing a better job for the people of Queensland.
"In coming months, Queenslanders will judge the new team's performance for themselves," Mr Beattie said.
24 July 2005
Media contact: 3224 4500