Langbroek assumes responsibility for ECEC in newly formed Queensland Cabinet

John-Paul Langbroek is Queensland’s new Minister for Education following the recently held Queensland election, which saw the Liberal National Party (LNP) secure victory, led by new Premier The Honourable David Crisafulli. 

Alongside Mr Langbroek’s appointment Premier Crisafulli announced new Ministries including Victim Support, Home Ownership, Customer Services, Open Data and Integrity.

“Queenslanders have entrusted us to deliver a Fresh Start for Queensland, ending the crises in youth crime, health, housing and cost of living, and that’s what we’ll do with Ministers starting work today,” Premier Crisafulli said.

“This ministry puts community safety front and centre of government, with Laura Gerber in Youth Justice and Victim Support, Dan Purdie in Police, Deb Frecklington as Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, and Amanda Camm as Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence.

“These Ministers will have a laser-like focus on restoring safety where you live and reducing the number of Queenslanders falling victim to crime.”

Key challenges such as youth crime, health, housing and cost of living, he continued, will be central to the work of his term. 

Readying Queensland for the Games and creating a 20-year tourism plan for the state will also be priorities for Cabinet.

“By bringing together Tourism and Environment under the one portfolio with an experienced Minister in Andrew Powell, we will overcome the roadblocks that have stood in the way of Queensland benefitting from important new eco-tourism opportunities,” the Premier continued.

“Whilst I had intended to keep the Tourism portfolio, it has been evident during Machinery of Government discussions that only by bringing together Environment and Tourism will we realise the full potential of eco-tourism opportunities for Queensland.”

Queenslanders will also benefit from ‘a fresh approach’ to business with the government, with the creation of Customer Services and Open Data ministries.

“This team of 19 Ministers and the Leader of the House are the ones who have diligently and relentlessly exposed why our state needs a Fresh Start, over the past four years,” he continued.

“As Leader of the House, Dr Christian Rowan’s calm and measured demeanour and his respect across the floor of Parliament, will enable him to drive the Government’s agenda of a Fresh Start.”

The Assistant Ministry will be announced in coming weeks, once all seats have been declared.