- Inala by-election will be held on Saturday 16 March 2024
- The date coincides with local government elections, on the advice of the Electoral Commission of Queensland
Premier Steven Miles will recommend the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, call the Inala by-election for Saturday 16 March, 2024.
The Government received advice from the Electoral Commission of Queensland that holding the state by-election on the same day as local government elections will minimise administrative and operational costs.
Additionally, it is the best outcome for constituents.
The former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk resigned from her position as the Member for the Inala electorate, effective at 5pm on Sunday 31 December 2023.
The successful by-election candidate will be Inala's first State Member for more than 31 years, without the Palaszczuk surname.
Annastacia Palaszczuk represented Inala from September 2006 and was preceded by her father Henry Palaszczuk, who represented the electorate from 19 September 1992.
Quotes attributable to the Premier Steven Miles:
"It makes sense to hold the by-election on the same day as the local government elections to save on administrative and operational costs.
"I want to pay tribute to Annastacia Palaszczuk and thank her for her service.
"I am looking forward to continuing the strong legacy our government has built for the Inala electorate and all Queenslanders."
