Steven Miles — Leader of the Opposition
At a glance
| Tracker status | Previous — Premier Dec 2023 – Oct 2024; now Opposition Leader |
| Export role | QLD Labor premier during final year before LNP win — beef state under federal Labor China thaw and sheep ban politics |
| Successor (premier) | David Crisafulli; Primary Industries = Perrett |
| Party | ALP / Right (QLD) |
Quick facts
- Role: Former Premier; succeeded Annastacia Palaszczuk Dec 2023
- Defeat: Oct 2024 state election — LNP majority
- Background: Long ministerial career (health, etc.); Brisbane
- Export file: QLD executive during federal Watt sheep announcement (May 2024) and meat plant restorations
Export & agriculture role (tracker)
| Issue | Role | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| QLD beef exports | State premier — aligned with federal Labor trade | 2023–2024 | QLD meat |
| Live sheep | QLD Labor — federal party supported 2028 ban | 2024 | Federal meat |
Chronology (export-related)
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-26 | Lost election to LNP | Crisafulli premier |
| 2023-12 | Became premier | Palaszczuk resignation |
| 2024-05 | Federal sheep ban announced (Watt) | QLD premier period |