Queensland Election – Speech in the Federation Chamber 04/11/2024

Hansard 04/11/2024  House of Representatives

Mr LLEW O’BRIEN (Wide Bay) (16:28): Putting your hand up for election isn’t easy, and I acknowledge the candidates who stood in the Queensland state election recently.

Voters in Gympie showed their ongoing confidence in Tony Perrett, and I congratulate him on his appointment as Minister for Primary Industries.

I congratulate Deb Frecklington, in Nanango, for her success and appointment as Queensland’s Attorney-General.

I congratulate my friend and former police officer Marty Hunt who retook Nicklin for the LNP, and, in Noosa, Clare Stewart ran a campaign that demonstrated her dedication and dignity.

While the 15.8 per cent margin Clare was up against was always going to be a mammoth challenge to overcome, she achieved an incredible seven per cent swing to the LNP.

I thank Clare for her effort, and I know she has much to offer the community into the future.

I congratulate Sandy Bolton on her re-election.

In Maryborough, John Barounis ran an exceptional grassroots campaign and claimed a seemingly impossible victory in what was a remarkable win.

I congratulate John and his campaign manager, John McDonald, for their admirable effort. I also acknowledge the former member for Maryborough, Bruce Saunders, and acknowledge his nine years of service to the electorate.

The LNP campaigns rely on volunteers, and I thank them all for their great effort in securing a wonderful victory for the LNP in Queensland.