Palaszczuk led the Labor Party to a majority victory in the 2020 state election and a third term in government since 2015.

[1] Cabinet's first meeting was held on 16 November 2020 (16 days post-election) in the Sunshine Coast suburb of Caloundra.

[3][4] The media alleged Shannon Fentiman and Yvette D'Ath were to be swapping one portfolio, with Meaghan Scanlon touted for promotion,[5] among others.

[3][8] Numerous cabinet minister changed roles, including aforementioned Shannon Fentiman and Yvette D'Ath, Mark Bailey, Meaghan Scanlon, Leeanne Enoch, Di Farmer, Leanne Linard, and Craig Crawford.

[9] On 12 November 2020, Premier Palaszczuk announced a new line up for the ministry.