Candidates are listed in order of their electorates
Tamika Hicks for Broadwater
Tamika is a proud Gold Coast local, who will always stand up for the many, not just the few. With a passion for child development, she has worked in the early childhood sector for over 20 years as an educator, TAFE teacher, small business owner, and advocate.
Tamika knows how important Labor Governments are for people doing it tough. She is the daughter of factory workers who grew up in social housing and was a single mother who experienced the struggle of raising young children while working two jobs. She proudly stands with the New Miles Labor Government, who are delivering real cost-of-living relief, better access to healthcare, and strong investments in education, including free Kindy and free TAFE.
The thought of returning an LNP government, with their track record of sacking frontline workers, empty promises of better healthcare, and the risk to women’s rights is reason she has chosen to stand up for her community.
As the representative for Broadwater, she will work to maintain and extend the best health care services, well-resourced schools and nearby TAFE. She will fight for ongoing investment in local small business to ensure they continue to grow and thrive in order to provide the jobs and opportunities needed for school leavers.
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Claire Carlin for Burleigh
Having lived on the Gold Coast for nearly 20 years, Claire has had a diverse career spanning non-profits, small business, craft beer and the arts. Listening to and giving back to the community has always been at the centre of everything she does.
She is deeply passionate about delivering for her community, focusing on reducing cost-of-living pressures, delivering affordable housing, protecting the natural environment, preventing family and domestic violence, and ensuring a fair and equitable education system and childcare for all Queenslanders.
Claire knows our New Miles Labor Government won’t leave anyone behind and has a proven track record of doing what matters for Queensland.
The Burleigh community has been forgotten by the LNP, and Claire is ready to fight for them. She is not your typical politician; she is a real and genuine person who has worked hard for a living and is ready to represent the beautiful Southern Gold Coast, the place she calls home.
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Lisa O’Donnell for Chatsworth
Lisa O’Donnell is a dedicated mum of three and a senior mathematics teacher who knows the challenges of raising a family and managing a household budget. Having lived on the Southside for over 19 years Lisa witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of the Newman LNP government’s rash decision to sack over 14,000 government workers, including teachers, nurses, and ambulance staff. As the parent of a patient at the Children’s Hospital, Lisa observed the damaging effects of these cuts on hospital staff and services, which not only compromised the access to her daughter’s care but also took a toll on the wider economy including many local small businesses. Lisa fears the LNP has not learned from its past mistakes and may be set to repeat them.
The experiences from when the LNP was last in Government fuelled Lisa’s commitment to fighting for better policies that prioritise people and community needs. As a parent and teacher, she understands the importance of providing quality health services, investing in infrastructure, and creating training opportunities for the relevant jobs of the future.
Lisa is also a passionate advocate for sustainable policies and climate action. She supports the urgent need to address climate change and understands the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources, promoting conservation, and investing in green technologies for a sustainable future.
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Belle Brookfield for Clayfield
I’m Belle Brookfield, your fresh voice for Brisbane’s Inner North.
Cost of Living Action
Belle understands that cost of living pressures are at the front of mind for Northside locals at the moment. She is proud to be a part of the Miles Labor Team which is taking action on the cost of living by delivering $1,000 energy rebates, 20% off car rego, $200 Fair Play vouchers for kids’ sport and making 50 cent fares permanent.
Passionate about Climate Action
Climate change is the biggest challenge facing my generation. Working at the CSIRO, I learnt the critical importance of our clean energy transition to Queensland’s economy and future jobs. Only Labor has a plan to replace coal-fired power with publicly owned renewables. And that’s why I’m proud to be your Labor candidate.
Albion Renter
Throughout my life, I’ve lived in multiple rentals and I am currently renting in Albion. I understand how uncertain and challenging it can be to live in a rental because I’ve been through it. Labor has taken action to strengthen renters’ rights, including banning rent bidding, introducing minimum standards and limiting rent increases. And if elected, I’ll advocate for further reforms for renters.
Our Body, Our Choice
I’m so proud to be a part of the Labor team that enshrined a woman’s right to choose in law. Unfortunately, at this election, David Crisafulli’s LNP team are strongly anti-reproductive rights and attend anti-choice rallies. In 2018, he and 28 other LNP members voted against a woman’s right to choose. Women have a right to choose, and I know that only Labor will protect our right to make decisions about our own bodies.
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Michelle Byard for Everton
Michelle lives with her partner, Len, in Everton Park where she works and has raised her four children. She is dedicated to fighting for a better future for her grandchildren, and all Queenslanders.
As a proud health advocate, Michelle works tirelessly to support and campaign for the needs of her community. She is a dedicated Heart Transplant Social Worker, Community Leader, Together Union Vice President (Public Health) and an Advisor to the Australian Retirement Trust.
Through her work and lived experience, Michelle understands the importance of protecting and building healthcare into the future. Michelle knows the struggles of patients, their families and healthcare workers. That’s why she’s standing up to support Labor’s ambitious plan to make sure every Queenslander can access better healthcare, closer to home.
As your representative for Everton, Michelle will fight for a better, fairer Queensland and protect her community from the LNP’s attack on public health services.
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Wendy Bourne for Ipswich West
Wendy grew up the daughter of a hard-working cleaner, and a mother working night shift in a hospital.
She has lived in Rosewood for more than 30 years and raised her family right here in the local area.
She loves Ipswich and has been involved in the community locally for many years.
Wendy first served as the President of the Rosewood & District Kindergarten, then went on to volunteer on the P&C at Ashwell State School. In addition to this role, Wendy spent many hours looking after the grounds of the school as a volunteer. Her son then went onto high school where she became the President of the P&F Association at Ipswich Grammar School, later serving on the Board of Trustees for six years.
Currently, she volunteers her time at Rosies – Friends on the Street in Ipswich.
She has been involved in these community groups because she has always believed that to get the best local outcomes, you need to be involved in your community.
With over 20 years of experience in government, Wendy has worked to deliver for Queenslanders.
She is passionate about giving back and serving her community and wants to continue her hard work to deliver for local families as the member for Ipswich West.
As a local mum, Wendy knows just how important good local schools, hospitals, affordable public transport, and free kindy and TAFE are to giving families the best start in life. She also knows what it’s like when times are tough, and money is tight.
She wants to ensure that as more people move to this fast-growing area, that our government can continue to deliver better outcomes for schools, hospitals, and small businesses in the area.
As your local member, Wendy will always fight for Ipswich West and put our community first.
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Susan Irvine for Maiwar
Suse is a proud Maiwar local and community advocate. As a mother, teacher, and lawyer, she is inspired by the community champions she meets every day and is driven to give back to the community and fight for positive change.
Suse is passionate about fostering her vibrant community and is committed to delivering real outcomes for the local area. She understands the importance of connecting communities and supporting lively, liveable neighbourhoods across Maiwar, complete with natural spaces, active and public transport links, and thriving small businesses.
She knows that only the New Miles Labor Government has a real plan to invest in the infrastructure, healthcare, and climate action needed for our state’s future. Suse is proud to be part of a Labor team that is doing what matters for Queensland.
As your local Labor candidate, Suse is focused on preserving her community’s charm while it grows. She is compassionate, determined, and resourceful and will never stop fighting for her community.
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Naomi McQueen for Maroochydore
Naomi lives in Twin Waters with her husband, where they are raising their teenage children. She loves calling the Sunshine Coast home and understands the challenges our community faces.
Having worked as an air traffic controller for the last 20 years at the Sunshine Coast Airport, Naomi has seen how much our suburbs have changed as more people move to the Coast. She understands that only a Labor Government will deliver the infrastructure and services our community needs, like the Sunshine Coast Rail and upgrades to the Bruce Highway.
While juggling work, study and raising a family, Naomi is an active member of our community, volunteering for groups like OzHarvest and Park Run. She has experienced firsthand the increased pressure on family budgets with rising household bills. She knows that only a Miles Labor Government will deliver real cost of living relief like the $1,000 energy rebate because they will make sure the big multinational mining companies pay their fair share.
Naomi is proud to be an advocate for her community. She will work hard to ensure that as the community grows, the Sunshine Coast maintains its beautiful coastal charm.
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Jo Justo for Ninderry
Jo Justo lives in Maroochy River with her life partner Lurline and has seen the growth the Sunshine Coast community has experienced in recent years and understands that we need the investment in infrastructure to support these changes whilst maintaining the character of our lifestyle.
An active community member, Jo has always been passionate about getting results for her community. With a Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) and a wide working experience from farming, women’s refuges and defending workers’ rights to small businesses and many community volunteer roles, Jo has a long track record of standing up for what is right and sorting out what needs to be fixed. She believes in a fair go and collaboration. She knows that only a Labor Government will stand up for everyone in our community and deliver the services and support we need. Together with a Labor Government, Jo will work hard and advocate for Ninderry.
Ninderry needs a fresh approach and Jo has the experience and the ability to ensure Ninderry gets the changes our community deserves.
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Irene Henley for Oodgeroo
Irene got straight to work advocating for better services for her local area after she and her husband moved to the Redlands area nearly 20 years ago. As a mum, grandma and community activist, Irene knows how important cost of living relief is to those in the community.
Coming from a strong working-class family, Irene wants to be part of a new Miles Labor Government that will continue to do what matters for Queenslanders like taking $1000 off every household’s electricity bill, reducing rego by 20%, and expanding eligibility and access to FairPlay vouchers to reduce the cost of kids’ sport.
A priority for Irene is better healthcare for families, having worked as a nurse for over 30 years. She knows only Labor has an ambitious plan to ensure the community has access to better healthcare closer to home, including a new satellite hospital that opened in Redlands last year.
Irene has worked at the Redlands Hospital as the Nursing Director in Mental Health and the Manager of Acquired Brain Injury. She was also an on-call trauma specialist responder for women at Redlands Hospital.
A community warrior and small business advocate, Irene will stand up and fight for access to better health, housing and services for the local community.
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Kass Hall for Redcliffe
Kass Hall knows that Redcliffe’s future is bright. Having settled on the Peninsula four years ago with her husband and two pugs, she’s committed to leading Redcliffe into a period of growth. Under the Miles Labor Government, essential infrastructure projects like expanding Redcliffe Hospital are underway to meet the needs of the growing community.
With a background in education and law enforcement, Kassandra understands the importance of quality public services and community safety. Her experience as a teacher and a Police Prosecutor in Townsville has given her firsthand insight into the challenges faced by Queensland law enforcement. She believes in the power of combining law enforcement with education and early intervention to create a safer community and provide opportunities for vulnerable youth.
As the local representative, Kassandra’s focus is on ensuring the Redcliffe Peninsula remains an affordable, safe and beautiful place to live. She’s committed to ensuring top-notch health services, local schools, job opportunities, and ongoing investment for the community.
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Shireen Casey for Scenic Rim
As a lawyer, teacher and former police officer, Shireen Casey knows the importance of listening to and serving the community.
Shireen understands the importance of quality public services and community safety. Her experience as a teacher and a General Duties police officer has given her firsthand insight into the challenges faced by Queensland law enforcement. She believes in the power of combining law enforcement with education and early intervention to create a safer community and provide opportunities for vulnerable youth.
As a mother of teenage sons, she understands the pressures on families and knows that only a Labor Government will deliver real cost-of-living relief, like the $1,000 energy rebate for every Queensland family and 20% off car rego. As an educator, Shireen understands the importance of programs like Free TAFE and Free Kindy, giving more Queenslanders the chance to get ahead. Shireen is excited to join the Miles Labor team to continue to deliver essential cost-of-living relief to ease the pressure on families and to protect our essential services.
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Letitia Del Fabbro for Southport
Letitia Del Fabbro is a local nurse and a nurse educator, who is passionate about improving access to local health care.
She is proud of the Miles Labor Government’s $1.6 billion investment in health infrastructure projects for our growing Gold Coast community. This commitment means more hospital beds, greater support for our health workers, and increased health services for everyone. Letitia knows that only a Labor Government will provide the support health workers need and deliver healthcare closer to home for locals.
As an educator, Letitia understands the importance of programs like Free TAFE and Free Kindy, giving more Queenslanders the chance to get ahead.
She believes in being part of the new Miles Labor Government because she knows they share vision for a stronger and more equitable Queensland.
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Barbara O’Shea for South Brisbane
Barbara believes in a fairer future for our community with a housing market that works for everyone, support for those struggling with cost of living pressures and continued access to well-funded healthcare.
Barbara is a Doctor, a small business owner and a mother of three. She and her husband met as flatmates in West End and have lived, worked, and raised their family in South Brisbane.
Ensuring housing is available for everyone is the reason Barbara put her hand up to represent our community. With sons in their twenties, she knows first-hand how the cost of living is hurting renters and she will always stand for a better deal for renters and first home buyers. Growing up in public housing, Barbara understands how essential stable accommodation is and she is determined to get people out of tents and into permanent housing. Barbara knows that Labor is the Party of public housing and is the only Party taking real action on driving down the price of housing for everyone.
Barbara has worked as a doctor in Emergency and Mental Health at the PA Hospital and with drug users in South Brisbane. She understands that better access to quality medical care means a healthier community and knows that Labor is the only party committed to public healthcare.
Barbara has always fought for fairness and as your representative, she will fight for a future that changes lives for the better so that more Queenslanders have a home, receive cost of living relief, and continue to be able to access well-funded quality healthcare.
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Rita Anwari for Theodore
With a background in operational strategies, originally from Afghanistan, Rita arrived in Australia in 1993. Her personal experiences in conflict zones ignited a profound dedication to empowering women.
As the founder of Women Empowerment and Leadership (WEL), she has been an unwavering advocate for women’s rights and education. That’s why Rita wishes to join the New Miles Labor Government to continue to deliver Free TAFE, giving more Queenslanders the opportunity to get ahead.
Rita has been honoured with the International Women’s Day Award for Justice and Gender Equality and has received over 54 national awards, including a token from the Federal Senate for her community work. Recently, she was appointed to Cricket Australia as a multicultural ambassador.
Rita’s leadership in organising international ministerial delegations has been pivotal in promoting Australian business on the global stage. She has successfully facilitated dialogues and partnerships that have led to significant economic and social benefits for participating countries. Her work in these areas has established her as a key figure in fostering international cooperation and development.
Rita knows that only the New Miles Labor government will act on cost-of-living relief, delivering cheaper registration, energy, and public transport.
Rita is passionate about helping those who face family domestic violence and sexual harassment and will fight for gender equality and respect in the workplace.
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Current EMILY's List members seeking Re-election
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