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Trad resignation gives Palaszczuk government a fighting chance

Trad resignation gives Palaszczuk government a fighting chance

The shock resignation of Queensland Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad allows the Palaszczuk government to reshape its direction.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has cleared the decks before the October state election.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has cleared the decks before the October state election. AAP

Mark LudlowQueensland bureau chief
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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk should be breathing a quiet sigh of relief Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad fell on her sword on Sunday.

The ever cautious Palaszczuk would never have moved so quickly to axe Trad, her deputy who has stood by her side for the past five years.

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Mark Ludlow
Mark LudlowQueensland bureau chiefMark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mludlow@afr.com

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