‘I fought the good fight’: Queensland Labor Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces retirement

Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced her retirement in a surprise press conference on Sunday.

The premier’s announcement brings an end to a 17-year political career, including eight years as Premier of Queensland.

Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Premier Palaszczuk said she had “given everything” to the job but it was time for her to move on.

“I fought the good fight, I’ve given everything, but now is the time for me to find out what else life has to offer,” she said.

More to come.