Partner of former Queensland Premier charged with rape
Dr Reza Adib, a prominent surgeon and partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, has been charged with rape. The charges were announced on May 2, 2026, and are currently before the court. Adib is yet to enter a plea, and legal proceedings are ongoing.
- ▪Dr Reza Adib has been formally charged with rape.
- ▪He is a well-known surgeon in Queensland.
- ▪Adib is the partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
- ▪The charges were first reported on May 2, 2026.
- ▪Legal proceedings are currently underway, and Adib has not yet entered a plea.
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