Annastacia Palaszczuk will accept a position at Australia’s renewable energy industry body, just months after her shock exit from politics.
The former Queensland premier will become an international ambassador for the Smart Energy Council (SEC), an independent body that advocates for renewable energy companies.
Palaszczuk’s role on the Canberra-based council will be revealed to SEC members on Wednesday.
His first major task will be to lead the agency’s delegation to China to discuss solar panels, hydrogen production and electric vehicles with “distinguished Chinese companies” in June. courier mail reported.
The former Queensland premier will become an international ambassador for the Smart Energy Council (SEC), an independent body that advocates for renewable energy companies, according to the Courier Mail.
Ms Palaszczuk’s role will be revealed to SEC members on Wednesday, and her first major task will be to lead the agency’s delegation to China to discuss solar panels, hydrogen production and electric vehicles with “distinguished Chinese companies.” (pictured with her boyfriend, surgeon Reza Adib).
Smart Energy Council recently informed stakeholders of the appointment
Ms Palaszczuk is not expected to have any formal engagement with the Queensland government in her first post-politics job.
Palaszczuk, who announced his surprise resignation in December after eight years in the top job, previously spoke at an SEC-hosted event in 2020 titled “Stimulus Summit: An Economic Recovery Led by Renewables.”
“I’m very excited about Queensland’s future when it comes to renewable energy,” Ms Palaszczuk told delegates at the time.
She strengthened the state’s solar, wind and hydrogen capabilities.
“I am very proud of what we have achieved through our renewable energy policies,” she added.
‘This year we are on track to surpass 20 per cent of power generation from renewables and the number of jobs supported has more than doubled.
‘It’s a great story here in Queensland. This has involved $6 billion in investment and 5,300 construction jobs to build 3,240 megawatts of renewable energy capacity.’
It is understood Ms Palaszczuk will have no formal engagement with the Queensland Government in her new role.
Last month it was revealed Ms Palaszczuk had hired a high-profile celebrity publicist. Max Markson, who is tasked with building him a career on the speaking circuit in Australia and overseas.
The king of public relations, Mr. Markson, has organized speaking tours for world leaders and international celebrities, including Bill ClintonNelson Mandela and Mike Tyson.
Palaszczuk previously spoke at an event hosted by the SEC in 2020 titled ‘Stimulus Summit: An Economic Recovery Led by Renewables’ (pictured)
