Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher

The Australian Government welcomes the appointment of Ms Annastacia Palaszczuk as a non-executive Director to the Australia Post Board for a three-year term.

Ms Palaszczuk was the Premier of Queensland from 2015 to 2023 and held various Ministerial roles in the Queensland Government including Minister for Trade and Minister for Transport.

She brings extensive knowledge of government relations, working constructively with states, territories and local councils, service delivery to regional and rural communities, and experience in transformation and logistics as Queensland Premier during the COVID pandemic.

Ms Palaszczuk’s experience is highly applicable in guiding Australia Post’s critical work with government on modernisation reforms over the coming years.

Ms Palaszczuk fills the vacancy left by Mr Tony Nutt AO, who completed his two terms as a non-executive director.

The Government thanks Mr Nutt for his contribution and looks forward to working with Ms Palaszczuk and the rest of the Board to implement the modernisation strategy.

For more information on the Board, visit: https://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-information/board-of-directors

Quotes attributable to Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP:

“Ms Palaszczuk brings a wealth of experience in service delivery to regional and rural communities to the Australia Post 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 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.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Finance, The Hon Katy Gallagher:

“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.

“Hundreds of thousands of Australians rely on Australia Post services every day and we are committed to making sure it keeps delivering for consumers.”