Anna Bligh yesterday was sworn in as Queensland’s first woman premier. Her legacy from the remarkable Peter Beattie includes a large majority in parliament and a commanding lead in the opinion polls. If she goes on to win the next election, Bligh will be the first woman in Australia to reach that milestone at state or federal level.
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Taking advantage of Beattie’s “smooth transition”
Peter Beattie’s final legacy to Queensland (and federal) politics is characteristic of his modus operandi. The new Premier, Anna Bligh, will be able to execute the quick step Beattie was no longer capable of doing convincingly, writes Mark Bahnisch.
Beattie departure is straight from the script
Peter Beattie’s announcement at the weekend State Labor conference that he will contemplate retiring in twelve months should come as no great surprise.
