A resigning premier is big news. So is the appointment of a new one, especially when he had to fight off a factional colleague in a backroom deal that has been the subject of barrels of ink.

But what is niggling me, all day every day this week, is how much it has been about the politicians, and not the people who put – and keep – them there.

Siva Auvae. That’s the name of the Brisbane mother who was stabbed and left to die on a Brisbane street after an attack by her partner of 15 years.

Siva was 31; the same age as Hannah Clarke when she died alongside her three children in another domestic murder.

Clarke provided the impetus for the Government to claim it was throwing the kitchen sink as this heinous crime, which has now seen 59 women slain in Australia this year.

Siva died a day before the premier’s teary press conference. But she didn’t rate a word in a farewell speech that was all about politics, not people.

In fairness, the premier might not have known, caught up in her own drama – but hours earlier, police publicly announced a domestic homicide investigation.

And not a word from the premier. Or the two senior MPs who would go into battle for her job. Or anyone else, it seems.

As the heartbreaking details of Siva’s death spill out from family on Facebook, there still hasn’t been a peep from the outgoing premier, the incoming premier or the outgoing and now incoming health minister.

Siva managed to run about 400 metres from her home in Kallangur, north of Brisbane, on Saturday evening before dying, leaving behind four tiny human beings.

She was being chased by her killer, her 32-year-old long-term partner Anaru Ormond, who had also torched their home. He suffered critical burn injuries, and later died in hospital.

And not a word from those who work in George street, who would soon be huddled in backrooms at hidden locations, talking themselves up.

That’s politics sans people.

Siva started dating Anaru when they were teens. In 2016, they moved from New Zealand to Australia. In the words of family, they “saw Aussie as their land of opportunity’’.

They became engaged, lived in Sydney, and had four treasured babies.

“They made the decision that Anaru will work to provide for the family and Siva will be a stay-at-home mum, taking care of the house and kids,’’ some family member posted. “Both knew that it was a big sacrifice for each other, but to reach their goals this is what they were willing to do for the betterment of their family.’’

But in the past two weeks, Siva noticed Anaru’s mental health decline rapidly. She was concerned, reaching out for help when he couldn’t sleep, became depressed, anxious and agitated.

On December 2, they drove for 11 hours to Brisbane, in the hope of receiving support. Anaru only had the clothes he wore, and somewhere along the journey he abandoned Siva and the kids.

He went missing for 16 hours, later found by family who took him to a police station where he was admitted to a hospital mental health clinic.

Family were told he would remain there for two weeks. Siva stayed by his side, reassuring him that everything would be okay, according to family.

Two days later, he was released. His brother, who family say was his delegated guardian, was not made aware until told by Anaru. A check at the clinic and the family felt reassured.

“Siva and Anaru dropped their babies off to Siva’s cousin who lived close by.’’ The couple face-timed family. “Anaru was doing better but still feeling a bit ‘low’ and afraid of his mental state.

The rest of the family’s story is harrowing. Family say he claimed he was not suicidal, loved Siva and would never do “anything to hurt her’’. “No drugs or alcohol were involved. Just the health professionals we are told to trust. Sorry our brother and sister, you guys pleaded for help so many times but we failed.’’

Annastacia Palaszczuk, is still the premier this week, and not a single word. Steven Miles wants us to embrace him as the State’s new leader. And not a word.

And Shannon Fentiman was the health minister last week, and will be the health minister next week. How does she explain what happened here?

Siva deserves a whole lot more from all of them, and a government that promised to make domestic violence a priority.

Surely that starts when they stop talking about themselves and focus on those they promise to protect. People like Siva.

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