Labor mates turn on Premier

QUEENSLAND Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is copping it from all sides now, with members of her own political party distancing themselves from her comments on the management of Covid-19.

Ms Palaszczuk has faced a backlash for withdrawing her support for the national reopening plan, declaring that opening Queensland’s borders would be too risky for unvaccinated children.

When asked by Today show host Karl Stefanovic whether he supported Ms Palaszczuk’s comments, deputy Labor leader Richard Marles made it clear he did not.

“I would be distancing myself from the comments of Annastacia is the honest answer,” Mr Marles said.

“We need to be following the health advice when it comes to the impact and who we should be vaccinating when.”

F e d e r a l Labor leader Anthony Albanese also made it clear that he did not back the comments by Ms Palaszczuk (pictured) when he spoke to the media on Thursday.

“I support the national plan,” Mr Albanese said firmly.

“And what the national plan provides for is for a reduction in restrictions upon achieving the 70 per cent and 80 per cent full vaccination rates.”

Stefanovic expressed shock at Mr Marles’ willingness to bag the Queensland Premier.

“You wouldn't leave her out to dry, would you?” the Today show host asked.

“I don't want to see Australia in one extra day of lockdown than it needs to be,” Mr Marles replied.

“I think you can understand state premiers standing up for their states. That's what they’re elected to do, but at the end of the day we need a national interest here.”

But not all federal Labor members have slighted Ms Palaszczuk for her actions.

Speaking on the Today show after Mr Marles had left, Labor MP Ed Husic defended the Queensland Premier.