Julieanne Gilbert is the new candidate for the Labor seat of Mackay.

Julieanne Gilbert is the new candidate for the Labor seat of Mackay. Lee Constable

QUEENSLAND Teacher's Union employee Julieanne Gilbert will for the seat of Mackay in just a few weeks.

She's been announced as Tim Mulherin's replacement following his retirement.

Opposition leader Annastacia Palaszczuk also pledged to add 45 additional guidance councillors to schools over three years at the cost of $3 million dollars while in Mackay today.