Queensland's premier insists it will be her decision alone as to who survives her pre-Christmas cabinet review, including embattled police minister Jo-Ann Miller.
Annastacia Palaszczuk has already announced she would be speaking to her ministers before Christmas, opening the way for a cabinet shake-up.
But Ms Palaszczuk on Wednesday hosed down reports that Labor's left faction wants Ms Miller, one of their own, out of cabinet following a string of blunders.
"No-one's said anything to me," she said.
When pressed further, Ms Palaszczuk said: "I'm not going to deal in gossip".
But regardless, the premier insisted the factions wouldn't have a say in her cabinet's make up anyway.
"It's going to be my decision alone."
Ms Miller has come under fire over a string of bungles, including allegedly leaving sensitive Crime and Corruption Commission documents in a safe given to another MP and for ringing a man who made forgery and harassment allegations against first-term Labor MP Rick Williams.
The premier says all her ministers have been working hard implementing the government's agenda and selling its budget.
However, she had previously indicated she was considering changes, including adding more MPs to her ministry.
The government has been criticised over its election commitment to save $27 million by cutting its cabinet from 19 to 14, with many suggesting ministers have been struggling under their increased workloads.
Deputy Opposition Leader John-Paul Langbroek said it was clear the premier wasn't the one calling the shots.
Mr Langbroek said if it really was her and she was listening to Queenslanders, then Ms Miller wouldn't be a minister.
"So is it really Annastacia Palaszczuk who's choosing the cabinet, or is it union bosses?" Mr Langbroek said.
"Because we've seen from day one union bosses claiming credit for the ministers who are there."
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