Campbell Newman resigns as premier

Campbell Newman has handed his resignation as premier of Queensland to the governor.

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Campbell Newman. (AAP)

Campbell Newman has resigned as Premier of Queensland.

However, he will remain in office as caretaker premier until a successor is found.

"This morning I tended (sic) my resignation as Premier of Queensland to his Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, pending the appointment of a new premier," he said in a statement on Tuesday.

"In accordance with my constitutional duty, I have agreed it is my obligation to remain in office as caretaker premier until that time.

"It is a duty I take very seriously and one I will continue to undertake to the best of my ability."


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