Statement from Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk

Media Release

OFFICE OF THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION
TUESDAY, 13 MAY, 2014

There is only one word that describes the Premier’s actions in sacking his Assistant Health Minister one hour before the Federal Budget is handed down: weak.
This method of announcement is a sneaky political manoeuvre designed to avoid scrutiny over his Government’s failings. The fact there is a need for an announcement at all shows the dysfunctional Government this Premier runs and his absolute inability to work constructively with those who hold alternative views to his own.
Given Treasurer Tim Nicholls’ support of Dr Davis last week, the day after he spoke out against the LNP changes to the CMC, the Premier must honestly reveal the real reasons behind this decision.
Queenslanders I speak to everyday tell me how arrogant this Premier is, and today’s antics prove that point.
(ABC, 8 May 2014)
Treasurer Tim Nicholls has played down the concerns raised by Dr Davis.
"[Dr] Davis holds his views - I noticed that he supported the Government's legislation last night as you would expect," he said.
"This is a Parliament - the LNP, as famously said by our former prime minister, is a broad church.

"We welcome a proper debate on all issues."