Ipswich is well represented in the refreshed and refocussed Miles Labor Government.

Member for Jordan, Charis Mullen MP, Member for Bundamba, Lance McCallum MP, and Member for Ipswich, Jennifer Howard MP were officially sworn into the Miles Government Ministry on Monday the 18 December at Government House.

Their appointments mark a significant milestone in bolstering Ipswich's representation in the Queensland Government.

Charis Mullen has taken on the role of Minister for Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services, and Multicultural Affairs while Lance McCallum steps into the responsibilities of Minister for Employment and Small Business, and Minister for Training and Skills Development.

Jennifer Howard MP is now the Assistant Minister for Treasury, Trade, and Investment.

These positions will play an important role within the state and will mean that Ipswich will have a stronger voice than ever in terms of representation in the Queensland Parliament.

It’s also a recognition of the hard work and talent these three bring to the Queensland Government.

Quote attributable to Lance McCallum MP

“I’m honoured to serve Bundamba as a Minister in the Miles Government, bringing new energy and ideas as part of a refreshed and refocussed government that is committed to delivering for Ipswich.

“We have already helped further ease cost living with car registration and public transport freezes for 2024.

“Our city is well represented with two Ministers and an Assistant Minister.

“I am proud to be the first Indigenous male Minister in the 163-year history of the Queensland Parliament.”

Quote attributable to Charis Mullen MP

“I am looking forward to fulfilling the important role of Child Safety Minister and Minister for Seniors and Disability Services in the Queensland Government.

Our State and indeed our Ipswich region is wonderfully diverse so I am thrilled to also be taking on the position of Minister for Multicultural Affairs.”

Quote attributable to Jennifer Howard MP

“I was honoured to be sworn in as the Assistant Minister for Treasury, Trade and Investment.”

“Queensland needs a good Cabinet team leading the way and Steven Miles has done just that. I’m looking forward to working with the Ministry and business to support our city.”

(ENDS)