Former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been appointed as a non-executive Director to the Australia Post board for a three-year term.
Palaszczuk has filled the vacancy left by Tony Nutt, who completed his two terms as a non-executive director.
The former Premier announced her retirement from politics in December last year after serving as head of Queensland’s state government from 2015-2023. She also held ministerial positions in Transport, Multicultural Affairs and Disability Services prior to being elected premier.
Current Queensland Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland says Palaszczuk brings extensive experience to the board.
“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,” Rowland says.
“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 brings a wealth of experience in service delivery to regional and rural communities to the Australia Post board.”
The news has come after Australia Post officially started its search for seasonal workers over the Christmas period.
Qualified truck and forklift drivers are top of the organisation’s Christmas wishlist, as it braces to deal with yet another busy holiday period.
In total, it hopes to recruit 3000 workers for the Christmas period.
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