Shannon Fentiman pitches herself as antidote to Annastacia Palaszczuk in bid to be next Queensland premier

If health minister ends up in the top job, it may be because of – not in spite of – the former premier’s backing for deputy, Steven Miles

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From the moment the Queensland Labor leadership contest began, Steven Miles has had almost enough factional support to become premier. Annastacia Palaszczuk’s decision to endorse her deputy, some thought, would push him over the top.

But on Monday, the health minister, Shannon Fentiman, stepped forward as a credible alternative, believing she has “considerable support” and deliberately pitching herself as an antidote to the things that have come to annoy and anger MPs about Palaszczuk’s tenure.

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