BREAKING NEWS: Jeannette Younger's substitute as Queensland's prime physician mysteriously pulls out of the job for private causes - days earlier than he took over
- Dr Krispin Hajkowicz was set to tackle the position as QLD's chief well being officer
- It was revealed on Thursday he will not take the place because of 'private causes'
The person anticipated to fill the position of Queensland 's prime physician Jeannette Younger has mysteriously pulled out of the job because of 'private causes'.
Dr Krispin Hajkowicz will not be taking over the place of the state's Chief Well being Officer as Dr Younger begins her new position as Queensland's Governor subsequent week.
Dr Peter Aitken, who's the deputy well being officer will step into the position till a substitute is discovered.
In an announcement the state's well being minister, Yvette D'ath stated she 'revered' Dr Hajkowicz's determination and his 'request for privateness'.
Dr Younger is about to embark on her subsequent place on Monday, with state premier Annastacia Palaszczuk farewelling her on Thursday.
'This has meant huge strain, sleepless nights, and a torrent of knowledge which she has processed calmly and clinically, with compassion and care,' she stated in parliament.
'I'm proud to say that, for my part, Dr Younger has led Australia and the world in Covid well being measures.'
Her 16-year tenure makes her the longest serving CHO in Queensland.
Dr Younger had earlier stated Dr Hajkowicz was the 'excellent particular person' to fill her sneakers.
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