Annastacia Palaszczuk’s new role has been announced.
The 55-year-old former Queensland Premier has been appointed a non-executive director to the board of Australia Post.
The term is expected to last three years.
Ms Palaszczuk announced her retirement from politics in December last year after serving as the state’s premier for eight years, between 2015 and 2023.
She succeeds Mr Tony Nutt, who has completed two terms as a Non-Executive Director.
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said Ms Palaszczuk brings “a wealth of experience in serving regional and rural communities” to the board.
“Australia Post’s modernisation is critical to ensuring the organisation can invest to remain sustainable and continue to meet the needs of Australian communities in the long term,” Rowland said.
‘Ms Palaszczuk’s appointment ensures that Australia Post will have a strong and diverse board to support the company on its modernisation journey.
“Our Government is committed to ensuring that Australia Post remains a vital institution for all Australians.”
Ms Palaszczuk announced her retirement from politics in December last year, after serving as the state’s premier between 2015 and 2023.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher congratulated Ms Palaszczuk on her new role.
“I congratulate Ms Palaszczuk on her appointment to the Australia Post Board. She brings a wealth of experience to help modernise Australia Post and meet the changing needs of consumers,” she said.
‘Hundreds of thousands of Australians rely on Australia Post’s services every day and we are committed to ensuring that postal delivery stays with consumers.’
Following her shock departure from politics, Ms Palaszczuk took up a position as an international ambassador for the Smart Energy Council (SEC), an independent body that advocates for companies committed to renewable energy.
Her first major task for the council in Canberra was to lead the body’s delegation to China in June to talk to “leading Chinese companies” about solar panels, hydrogen production and electric vehicles, the Courier Mail reported.
Earlier this year it was revealed that Ms Palaszczuk had hired well-known publicist Max Markson to help her build a speaking career in Australia and abroad.
PR king Markson organised speaking engagements for world leaders and international celebrities, including Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela and Mike Tyson.
“I am delighted to be working with Max given his wealth of experience,” said Palaszczuk.