Not only did “accidental Anna” win a third successive term as Premier – and the state’s inaugural four-year fixed term – she also forever cast aside that unkind nickname afforded to her in 2015.

Then, Ms Palaszczuk defied all expectations to lead Labor, reduced to just seven seats in the Campbell Newman landslide in 2012, back to the government benches at the first attempt.

Ms Palaszczuk said her 2020 consolidation of power was, in part, a vindication of the response the COVID-19 pandemic that has come under sustained attack from southern media and politicians, including NSW Premier…



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