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Endorsed Candidates Candidates are listed in order of their states and electorates
QLD
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QLD
Kara Cook for Bonner
Kara Cook is a proud Queenslander, raised in Yeppoon in Central Queensland, and now calls Brisbane’s Eastern suburbs home, where she lives with her husband, Josh and three children.
Kara’s life has been shaped by a passion for service – whether as a lawyer advocating for those experiencing domestic violence, as a small business owner, or as a Brisbane City Councillor where she worked to ensure her community had a strong voice on the issues that mattered to them.
Kara is standing as part of Anthony Albanese’s team because she wants to help build a better future where every child, every family, and every business in Bonner has the chance to thrive.
She has seen firsthand the challenges families in Bonner face – the rising cost of living, access to quality healthcare and education or the need for affordable housing. Kara has put her hand up this election because only Labor will deliver more cost of living relief, strengthen Medicare and build more homes.
Kara is a fighter and will fight for what this community deserves – a strong voice in Canberra who puts you first.
Madonna Jarrett for Brisbane
Madonna Jarrett will be a strong local voice for the people of Brisbane, being born and raised in Paddington. She now lives in Ashgrove with her husband John and twin boys. She qualified as a Diagnostic Radiographer and earned her Business degree at QUT. Madonna has had an extensive career spanning the health sector, public policy and external relations across Australia, Europe, Asia and the US.
Although she was one of eight siblings living in a small workers cottage in Paddington, her childhood house also provided a home for a number of foster kids who had nowhere to go. She now sees young people like her sons facing the very real issues of cost of living and affordable housing. Madonna also volunteers for an organisation who works to support those who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. She sees firsthand the importance of addressing these issues and providing a safe and secure home.
Madonna cares about the future of her children and theirs, and believes that climate change is something we will only get one chance to fix; that we need an approach that is considered, ambitious, realistic and effective.
That’s why she’s proud to be running as part of Anthony Albanese’s team that made a record investment in housing and renewable energy.
As your representative, Madonna has the skills and experience to deliver real progressive change to help the people of Brisbane.
Emily Mawson for Capricornia
Emily Mawson is QLD Labor's Candidate for Capricornia.
Growing up in Moranbah, the daughter of a coal miner, Emily Mawson knows that regional communities need representatives who will fight for them.
Emily is an asbestos, dust and occupational diseases lawyer representing workers. She has always been a fierce advocate for more regional health services, for safe working conditions and for backing regional communities.
Emily knows that the Albanese Labor Government backs regional Queensland with ambitious plans like a Future Made in Australia as well as essential cost of living relief.
Ali France for Dickson
Ali France is a Moreton Bay local, living in Arana Hills with her son. She has worked as a journalist and communications manager and is a world champion para-athlete.
As a working single mum, Ali understands how hard it can be to juggle the pressures of rising bills. She knows that the Albanese Government’s tax cut for every Australian, electricity rebates, cheaper medicines, fee-free TAFE and expanded paid parental leave will help families across Dickson.
Ali and her family have experienced firsthand the importance of Medicare, the NDIS and disability support. After losing her leg in an accident in 2011, Ali has navigated the NDIS and has been a strong advocate for people with a disability. Ali also tragically lost her son Henry to leukaemia in early 2024, and she spent 18 months by his side. Like many Australians, Ali and her family have relied heavily on Medicare and know investment in healthcare, cheaper medicines and ensuring access to GPs and specialists is incredibly important.
Ali will be an important voice for the Moreton Bay region in the Albanese Labor Government, with a real focus on the day to day needs of working people.
Renee Coffey for Griffith
Renee Coffey is a strong local community voice for the people of Griffith.
Born and raised locally in Hawthorne, she now lives in Norman Park with her partner and two kids. Renee has dedicated her life to equality and making our community a better place.
Renee has extensive experience in both the public service and the non-profit sector. She is currently the CEO of the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation, a charity that delivers services to young people impacted by family mental illness.
Renee has had a lifelong commitment to our First Nations people, establishing Young Australians for Anti Racism and Reconciliation whilst in high school, leading Reconciliation SA, and working for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation for over 13 years.
Having been diagnosed with MS in 2014 and becoming a Goodbye to MS Ambassador, Renee has firsthand experience of the importance of our public health system. She’s proud to be running as part of a team dedicated to strengthening Medicare – something that Labor created and has always protected.
Renee has deep connections to our local community and is actively involved with community groups, sporting clubs and serves on the board of a local school.
She is committed to ensuring that everyone in the community has a home and that we address the climate crisis.
That’s why she’s proud to be running as part of Anthony Albanese’s team that made a record investment in housing and is taking urgent action on climate change by delivering net zero.
Renee has the experience and passion to deliver on the issues that matter to the people of Griffith.
Naomi McQueen for Fairfax
Naomi McQueen will be fighting hard for the community.
She is a local and has worked as an air traffic controller for the last 21 years.
Naomi and her husband live in Twin Waters, where they are raising their teenage children. She has watched the Coast and the Hinterland grow and is passionate about ensuring the region has the infrastructure and services needed now and in the future.
As a fierce advocate for the local community, she has been disappointed by years of inaction from the LNP MPs on the Sunshine Coast. She will fight for good jobs, great healthcare, affordable housing, and reliable—rather than dangerous and risky—energy sources.
Labor’s number one priority is delivering cost-of-living relief with bigger tax cuts for every taxpayer, 20% off student debt, energy bill relief, cheaper childcare, strengthening Medicare, and more affordable medicines. But Naomi knows there is still more to do.
Only Labor is making genuine commitments with infrastructure upgrades to the Bruce Highway and delivering the Sunshine Coast Rail.
Naomi McQueen is a proud advocate for the community and is fighting for a better future for Fairfax.
Rebecca Hack for Ryan
As an award-winning teacher and school leader Rebecca has dedicated her working life to supporting disadvantaged children.
Over the last five years Rebecca has shared her expertise with more than 15 000 teachers and community members right across Queensland helping them to understand the devastating impact of childhood trauma.
Rebecca lives locally in Toowong with her partner Josh, and their dog Pickles. She is a strong believer in the power of community and has always worked to give back to others through community service. She has served as a dedicated foster carer, chaired a large animal rescue, and volunteered in many community and sporting organisations.
As a teacher, education leader, and having raised two sons, she will be a strong advocate for investment in our local schools.
Rebecca spent countless hours supporting her neighbours through the 2022 floods which ripped through her building. Rebecca knows first-hand how long and hard it was to recover from this event and has advocated for delivering a climate resilient city.
That’s why she is running as part of a Labor team that is taking action on climate change by introducing strong laws to force big polluters to cut emissions, so Australia can reach our net zero targets.
Rebecca also understands the pressures on household budgets, that’s why she’s proud to be running as part of Anthony Albanese’s team that has delivered a tax cut to every taxpayer, a power rebate to every household and delivered a pay raise for low paid workers. As well as making a record investment in housing to ease rents and make homes more affordable.
Rebecca has always been active in advocating for others and has never been afraid to speak up for what is right. As your representative she will be a strong voice on national and local issues.
VIC
Jo Briskey for Maribyrnong
Jo has dedicated her life to helping people. She has a proven track record of advocating to make life better for working families, like creating greater access to affordable, high-quality early learning and care.
Jo has previously served as the CEO of The Parenthood, the peak advocacy body for Australian parents, fighting for families in our community and across the nation.
As a qualified psychologist, Jo recognises the importance of access to quality healthcare and the services that help support and promote a sense of certainty and well-being.
Jo knows that the increasing cost of living is having a real impact on many local families and households. Jo is working hard for this community and doing what she can to help. She is determined to see a fairer and stronger future and will fight to make housing, healthcare, and education more affordable and accessible for our community.
Jo is also the proud mum to two young girls, Gweny and Margot. Together with her husband Ravi, they are all loving the life they are building together in their special part of Melbourne, known for its strong sense of community, diversity and inclusivity.
WA
Karen Wheatland for Durack
Born and raised in Geraldton, Karen has deep family connections to the community spanning many decades. With nearly 30 years of experience in the maritime industry, she’s worked as a cook, deckhand, pearl diver, and on bulk cargo ships and tugboats. A proud mum of two daughters, Karen is committed to representing the people of Durack and advocating for her community.
Cost of living relief is the Albanese Labor Government’s number one priority, delivering:
* Tax cuts to every Australian worker
* $700 in power bill credits for every WA household
* A freeze on the cost of PBS medicines for every Australian
* Cheaper childcare for working families.