Annastacia Palaszczuk’s new role has been revealed.
The former Queensland premier, 55, has been appointed to the Australia Post Board as a non-executive director.
The term is expected to last three years.
Ms Palaszczuk announced her retirement from politics in December last year after serving as state premier for eight years between 2015 and 2023.
She will take on the role following Mr Tony Nutt, who completed two terms as a non-executive director.
Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland said Ms Palaszczuk will bring a ‘wealth of experience in service delivery to regional and rural communities’ to the board.
‘Australia Post’s modernisation is critical to ensure it can invest to remain sustainable and continue to deliver for Australian communities over the longer term,’ Ms Rowland said.
‘Ms Palaszczuk’s appointment ensures a strong and diverse Board to support Australia Post on its modernisation journey.
‘Our Government is committed to ensuring that Australia Post remains an integral institution for all Australians.’
Ms Palaszczuk announced her retirement from politics in December last year after serving as state premier between 2015 and 2023
Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher congratulated Ms Palaszczuk on the new role.
‘I congratulate Ms Palaszczuk on her appointment to the Australia Post Board, she brings a wealth of experience to the role, which will help Australia Post modernise and meet the changing needs of consumers,’ she said.
‘Hundreds of thousands of Australians rely on Australia Post services every day and we are committed to making sure it keeps delivering for consumers.’
Following her shock departure from politics, Ms Palaszczuk took a job as the international ambassador for the Smart Energy Council (SEC), an independent body that advocates for renewable energy businesses.
Her first major task for the Canberra-based council was to lead the body’s delegation to China in June to discuss solar panels, hydrogen production and electrical vehicles with ‘distinguished Chinese enterprises, the Courier Mail reported.
Earlier this year, it was revealed Ms Palaszczuk had hired high-profile celebrity publicist Max Markson who is tasked with building a career for her on the speaking circuit across Australia and abroad.
PR king Mr Markson has organised speaking tours for world leaders and international celebrities including Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela and Mike Tyson.
‘I am delighted to work with Max given his wealth of experience,’ Ms Palaszczuk said.
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