David Crisafulli: New QLD Premier to keep score on cabinet's performance as charter letters released
Queensland’s ministry has been put on notice to perform, and the premier has made public his expectations for his fledgling government.
David Crisafulli has provided each minister with a charter letter of goals for their role and the targets they must meet and in a somewhat unusual move has also released those letters.
“Our government has a plan for the first month of office, for the rest of this year, for the first 100 days, and for the next four years, and these charter letters ensure minsters are focused on that plan,” he said.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“We promised a government that worked for Queenslanders and I have tasked my ministers to do exactly that.
“I expect every minister to be accountable as they implement the deliverables of their portfolios and to uphold the values of government as they go about their business.”
The Liberal National Party cabinet was sworn in on November 1, with new ministries including victim support, home ownership, customer services, open data and integrity.
The cabinet met for the first time on Monday and has two parliamentary sitting weeks before Christmas when the government is expected to prioritise youth crime reforms.
In his letters, Mr Crisafulli said the government’s plan for Queensland’s future would require discipline, focus and unity to deliver.
“Together we will ensure safety where people live, provide health services when Queenslanders need them, respect taxpayers’ money, deliver a place to call home for Queenslanders, and drive government to work for the people,” he told his team.
“It is my expectation that you will work every day of this term of government to deliver these priorities for Queensland.”
However, the premier stopped short of outlining any consequences for those who underperform or fail to deliver.
Though he has urged them to ensure all their decisions and actions be made “without regard to personal, political or other immaterial considerations”.
“It is critical to remember that every decision a minister makes, and all actions taken, must be in the interest of the Queensland public,” he said.
