Queensland’s Deputy Premier Stephen Miles has dismissed speculation that Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk’s on the way out as “rumours and gossip”. Labor government insiders are said to be worried that Palaszczuk could lead the state government to defeat at an election to be held in October next year after a recent poll showed the Liberal National Party gaining the lead. Last week, Palasczuk was also under pressure over her policy to indefinitely detain young offenders in police watchhouses, overriding the state’s human rights laws. Youth crime is a hot-button issue in Queensland, with the government accused of losing control of law and order. However, the new laws have received pushback, including from within the government. Depending on your view, that makes it a great/terrible time for Palaszczuk to take 2 weeks of leave…