Annastacia Palaszczuk

“I never really believe people when they say they have no regrets - mine is not being a mother.”

“I know in my state, I am leading innovation and we need to diversify the economy. But you can't have innovation unless you have education.”

“I don't share the same values as One Nation.”

“I'm very conscious that I have to, as Premier of this state, make sure we spend taxpayers' money wisely.”

“Do I want to be premier? Yes, I do.”

“I don't want anyone to stand in my way of creating jobs.”

“If we are going to continue our path to economic recovery, if we're going to continue our strong health response, I'm asking Queenslanders for a majority government.”

“My government is delivering our plan for Queensland's economic recovery and the resources sector will continue to be an important part of that plan.”

“My first job was at the Inala Plaza selling jewelry; I've seen all sorts of life; I've studied overseas; I've worked hard in my community; I can sit down with anyone from any sort of background and have a chat; I'm involved in community organizations. How do you measure those things?”

“There are young children out there in our state, that could be Olympic champions at 2032 to think that Melbourne has hosted an Olympics, Sydney has hosted an Olympics, and now Queensland has that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, we've got to give it everything we've got.”

“You have to govern like you've got a majority. It doesn't matter whether it's one seat, five or 10 seats.”

“The unions do a really good job in standing up for workers' rights and business does a very good job advocating for opportunities in this state. I don't believe the two have to operate independently.”

“I don't want families to be separated by very, very long distances.”

“Let me make it very clear. There are no taxpayer funds going to the Adani mine.”

“I now believe Malcolm Turnbull is worse than Tony Abbott.”

“The mantra I grew up with was that no matter where you came from, hard work and education could set you free.”

“I think my grandfather had the most incredible strength of character to be able to survive the war and I hope that that is one of the great strengths that he has passed through to my father and through to me.”

“There is nothing more important for a government than getting its budget through.”

“I'll cop whatever gets thrown at me - that's politics.”

“I wish with all my heart I had children and I think I would've been a good mum.”