Body language expert reveals subtle clues about how Australia's most powerful leaders are feeling in a group photo - and singles out one who looked like an 'awkward school girl'

A body language expert has singled out Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk for looking incredibly 'awkward' during a meeting with state leaders. However while most of the leaders looked calm, collected and professional, body language expert Dr Louise Mahler told Daily Mail Australia that Ms Palaszczuk looked like an 'awkward schoolgirl'. Body language expert Dr Louise Mahler pointed out the key giveaways Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk felt 'shy' and 'awkward' during a meeting with state and territory leaders and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese - who brought his 'beta male' pet dog Toto along for the photoshoot Dr Mahler called out Ms Palaszczuk for standing 'knocked-knee', giving her a 'weak' and 'defensive' appearance 'She looks very shy, if she were a 15-year-old girl I'd say it's a nice photo but she's not, she's the premier of the state!' Dr Mahler said Ms Palaszczuk's slumped posture and closed-off body language made her appear intimidated, while the other leaders looked open and confident.