Deputy Premier appointed Transport Minister
17 February 2017
Deputy Premier Jackie Trad will be
appointed Transport Minister with immediate priorities to fast-track the
Strachan blueprint for
Queensland Rail and progress the critical
Cross
River Rail project, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.
“I have asked Jackie to return to the Transport portfolio, because I
need her experience and her toughness to ensure the best possible
service for the travelling public,” the Premier said.
“Jackie is already working closely with new QR Chairman Phillip
Strachan, acting CEO Neil Scales and Citytrain Response Unit head Jacqui
Walters to roll-out the recommendations of the Strachan Inquiry into
QR.”
“QR let down the travelling public. We have a plan, with wide-ranging
recommendations from the Strachan Inquiry, to ensure QR delivers for
Queenslanders.”
Ms Trad was Minister for Transport in 2015.
The Premier said the Deputy Premier will also retain Infrastructure and
Planning responsibilities.
The Premier will announce all portfolio arrangements after meeting with
Ministers later today.
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