“Right now,youth crime in Queensland is unacceptably high,” Miles said,reiterating plans to look into a Polair helicopter for Townsville but saying tackling the causes was also key.

“This is a problem some would simplify for political advantage. But it’s complex,and requires a comprehensive response,” he said in a veiled jab at the LNP.

“My government will develop local solutions by working with local communities. I will listen to victims of crime,to stop future crime.”

While saying the details of hisrenewed cabinet would take shape in the coming days,Miles also backed in hisbrief challenger for the Labor leadership,Health Minister Shannon Fentiman.

“If anyone can take on these challenges,it’s her,” he said,before pointing to the government’s record on legalising abortion and euthanasia.

Describing the 2032 Games as another chance to unite people,Miles said they had become divisive.

“I want to fix that,” he said,noting the review of venue projects by a new independent authorityannounced earlier in the week.

Miles thanked public servants,and teachers – with his own English teacher in the room. Union leaders too.

“I may have beencriticised for listening to the unions that represent Queensland workers,” he said. “The fact is,as a minister I have always listened to all voices.”

This would not change,he said,with a new Queensland Leaders Forum to be set up bringing business,industry,community and unions to “work together for Queensland’s future”.

“That’s what we did during the COVID response. It worked well,so I’m bringing it back.”

Touching on his ownupbringing and entry to Labor politics,Miles thanked his wife Kim and children Aidan,Bridie and Sam,promising to still attend some of their soccer and cricket matches and hoping to make them proud.

“And I hope I can leave Queensland an even better place.”

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