We acknowledge and wholly support all Traditional Owners for their continuing connection to this country and to their communities. We recognise their continuing connection to these lands and waters, and thank them for protecting this country and its ecosystems since time immemorial. We pay respect to them and to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Foreword
Welcome to the QAIHC Guide to the Queensland State Election 2024.
As we approach the Queensland State Election in October, our sector has a crucial opportunity to influence the future direction of our state’s government. This guide is designed to support you in preparing for the election, offering insights, practical tips on how your service can engage in campaigning, and outlining the steps QAIHC will take to ensure the ACCHO sector is always on the government agenda.
Our campaign is informed by the voices of our Members and aligned with our 10-year strategic roadmap, Strong sector, Strong system: QAIHC’s Ten-year Blueprint 2024-2034. We want to create a future where the ACCHO sector is strong, sustainable, and a core partner in an integrated, equitable health system. We will advocate for expanding ACCHO-led programs and services, prioritising ACCHOs in funding decisions and improving funding arrangements.
I hope this guide serves as a valuable resource for you and your teams. I encourage you to join us in advocating for strong commitments from all political parties to support the ACCHO sector and the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout the next Parliament.
I look forward to collaborating with you during this campaign as we build momentum together. Together, we can create meaningful change.
Matthew Cooke Paula Arnol QAIHC Board Chairman QAIHC Acting Chief Executive Officer
We are advocating to strengthen the ACCHO sector by increasing the number of programs and services that are designed and delivered by ACCHOs.
Our state election priorities
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We are advocating for the prioritisation of funding to ACCHOs in procurement, grant or program guidelines; and reviewing funding arrangements for ACCHOs, so the sector has dedicated, reliable and consistent funding.
We are asking for the incoming government’s commitment to regional and localised place-based solutions; for government to empower and support communities to identify priorities and tailor solutions to meet their needs.
Introduction
This guide has been compiled to provide advice to Members about how to engage with political parties around election time. The Queensland State Election will be held on 26 October 2024, when Members of Parliament will be elected for a fixed four-year term.
Your vote counts! This is your opportunity to have your say on who will represent you in Parliament. Once elected, Members of Parliament make decisions every day that can affect you and your community, that's why it is important to be informed so you can vote for the person who best represents you, your issues and your priorities.
We encourage you to:
⦁ Talk to your local state MP or potential candidates: Inform your MP or electorate candidates of the issues facing your region and how they can advocate for better conditions for your community. Each MP is aware that any issue raised in their electorate by an individual may be an issue of concern for many of their potential voters. So get to know them: invite them to tour your organisation to meet your executives and Board of Directors, invite them to an open day, organise a meeting or write a letter to introduce yourself and tell them what’s important to you.
⦁ Ask for specific actions: identify the specific actions you and your service would like to see the candidate deliver if elected. Put forward your priorities and recommended actions to the candidates and seek their confirmation: if they were elected, would they support these? Prepare information handouts with any available evidence to support your request.
To assist you, this guide includes information about the political parties and the current Members of Parliament, by electorate. We have also included where you can go to get information on your local candidates and have included several social media templates as well as a letter template as guides, if you wish to engage your candidates.
If you would like any assistance or further information, please email the QAIHC Policy Team at policy@qaihc.com.au
We have created a letter and social media templates to help you advocate for your organisation. They can be found on pages 22-26 or on our website — scan the QR code to view them.
Political party priorities
QAIHC contacted the top five political parties in Queensland by primary vote — the ALP, LNP, Greens, One Nation and Katter’s Australia — seeking their election commitments to First Nations health in Queensland. Read their responses on pages 11-14.
Note: Katter’s Australia party was contacted by QAIHC but did not supply a submission on its priorities.
Get to know your local candidates
Find out who your candidates are through the following sources:
1 Queensland Electoral Commission (QEC) website
The Queensland Electoral Commission is the official body that organises elections in Queensland. You can visit its site at www.ecq.qld.gov.au.
2 Election candidate lists
Before the election, the Electoral Commission publishes a list of all the candidates who have nominated to run. This list includes their names, the political parties they are affiliated with (if any), and the electorates they are running in. You can find this list on the QEC website or sometimes in local newspapers.
3 Local news outlets
Local newspapers, TV stations, and radio stations often cover elections and provide information about the candidates. They might publish articles, hold interviews, or offer special coverage on who’s running and their key issues.
4 Political party websites
Political parties usually have their own websites where they list the candidates they’re running in each electorate. If you’re interested in a particular party, checking their website can give you information about their candidates and their platforms.
5 Community noticeboards
Sometimes, local community centres, libraries, or schools will have noticeboards with election information. These might include flyers or posters about who’s running in your area.
6 Social media
Candidates and political parties often use social media to share information about their campaigns and who’s running. Following local news pages, party pages, and candidate profiles can keep you updated. Scan the QR code to find links to the QEC website and other handy resources.
Tips for letters to your local political candidates
Here are a few simple tips for maximising the impact of a letter to your candidates.
1 Know your local candidates
It is important to know your local candidates and their platforms, particularly if they have previously undertaken work or demonstrated a commitment to an issue you want to raise with them.
You can find out which electorate your service belongs to from pages 18-20. Pages 21-26 provide you with contact information for your current elected members. Otherwise, please contact the QAIHC Policy Team on policy@qaihc.com.au.
2 Use the correct title
When writing to your local candidate it is important to use their correct title. Using the correct title is a sign of respect for the person you are writing to and sets a professional tone to the letter.
The name should be written as: ‘[Title] [First Name] [Last Name]’. If the candidate is a current government Minister, they are given the prefix ‘The Honourable’ which is shortened to ‘The Hon.’
So, the title ‘The Hon. [Title] [First Name] [Last Name] MP’ should be used in the address field and ‘Dear Minister’ or ‘Dear [Title] [Last Name]’ used in the greeting line.
If the candidate is a Member of Parliament but not a Minister, the letters ‘MP’ should be written after their name (e.g., [Title] [First Name] [Last Name] MP).
3 Introduce yourself and your position
Always start your letter by way of introduction. This should include your name and your position (the Chairperson or CEO of the local ACCHO). Highlight some successful programs or services that your organisation has delivered to the local community, including the economic benefit (if the information is available). If you have testimonials, include them in
your letter. Once you have highlighted the service you deliver to your clients, discuss your position within the wider community, for example, if you work with the local university or you are involved in local health committees.
4 Set your expectations and goals for the future
After you have outlined the positive impact your service is having in the local community, begin to discuss the needs of both your service and your community. It is always helpful to include goals such as ‘we aim to be the first community to have all women attend an antenatal appointment in the first trimester’. If possible, outline specific actions that the local candidate can take to assist you and the community in achieving these goals. You can even ask the candidate to be an ambassador for your service.
5 Keep the tone professional and respectful
Remember that your letter will be on your organisation’s letterhead, and the content of the letter reflects the views of your service as a whole. Your ultimate goal is to generate their support. Your candidate is more likely to respond to a letter that is positive, rather than a letter of negative comments about them as an individual or their political party’s views.
6 Form letter
We have created a form letter which you may like to use when writing to your local MP or potential candidates. Please feel free to tailor the wording to reflect your service, as well as regional and local issues.
YOUR ORGANISATION’S LETTERHEAD
[Date]
[The Hon. Member Name MP] [Title] [Address 1] [Suburb] QLD [Postcode]
Dear [Member Name] [MP],
I am writing to you on behalf of [Member Service Name]. We are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisation dedicated to providing comprehensive primary healthcare to the residents of [X]
Our organisation is deeply committed to delivering a comprehensive model of care that responds to the physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the people in our community. Despite the progress made over recent years, the gap in health and wellbeing between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Queenslanders remains a concern. Issues such as chronic disease, mental health challenges, and barriers to accessing quality healthcare services continue to impact our communities disproportionately.
We respectfully seek your support to advance the following key areas that are vital for improving health outcomes and enhancing the overall wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people residing in the communities we serve:
1. Issue One: [insert detail]
2. Issue Two: [Insert detail]
Thank you for considering these important matters. I would be pleased to meet with you to explore ways to work together in advancing our community’s health and wellbeing. I would also like to extend the offer for you to visit our service to see firsthand the positive impact we make to the lives of the people who live in your electorate.
I look forward to hearing from you and please don’t hesitate to contact me on [phone] or via [email]
Yours sincerely,
[Insert Your Name] [Your Title]
Tips for social media campaigns
1 Tips for spotting misinformation
When gathering information to inform your election choice, it’s important to read information from verifiable sources to avoid being misled.
⦁ Check the source: Verify the credibility of the website or social media account sharing the information. Reputable news outlets and organisations usually have a history of accuracy and accountability.
⦁ Look for author information: Reliable articles are typically written by credible journalists or experts in the field. If an article lacks an author or the author is not well-known, be cautious.
⦁ Read beyond the headline: Headlines can be misleading or sensationalised. Always read the full article to understand the context and verify the claims.
⦁ Check the date and time: Ensure the information is current. Outdated or time-sensitive content may be misleading if presented as recent news.
⦁ Cross-reference information: Verify the information by checking multiple reputable sources. If only one source is reporting a story, especially if it’s a lesser-known site, it could be false.
2 General tips when posting
⦁ Ensure your message is tailored to your target audience (e.g., sections of Community, politicians, media or political parties).
⦁ Think about developing your content with a diverse mix of infographics, testimonials, and videos.
⦁ Consistent and repetitive posts will help reinforce your message.
⦁ Look for supporting evidence: Reliable news often includes evidence, such as statistics, quotes from experts, or official statements. Be wary of articles that lack supporting details or rely on anonymous sources.
⦁ Beware of emotional manipulation: Fake news often aims to provoke strong emotions like anger or fear. If a story seems designed to elicit a strong emotional response, it’s worth double-checking.
⦁ Check for spelling and grammatical errors: While not always a red flag, frequent spelling and grammatical mistakes can sometimes indicate a less professional or fake source.
⦁ Examine the URL: Be cautious of URLs that mimic reputable news sources but have slight alterations or unusual domain endings.
3 Social media post templates
We have created a series of social media campaign templates (see page 9-10) which you are welcome to adapt to suit your service and campaign priorities.
Scan the QR code to download the social media templates.
Generic post template
Our vision for the Queensland State Election
As a community-controlled organisation dedicated to [briefly describe your mission, e.g., “promoting social justice and environmental sustainability”], we are excited to share our key priorities for the upcoming Queensland state election.
Here’s what we hope to see:
[Desired Outcome 1]:
[Brief explanation, e.g., “Increased funding for community-led health programs to ensure equitable access to care for all.”]
[Desired Outcome 2]:
[Brief explanation, e.g., “Enhanced support for local businesses and job creation initiatives to drive economic growth and resilience.”]
[Desired Outcome 3]:
[Brief explanation, e.g., “Stronger environmental protections and investment in sustainable practices to safeguard our natural resources for future generations.”]
Your voice matters! We encourage everyone to get involved, stay informed, and make your vote count. Together, we can drive positive change and build a brighter future for our community.
[Call to Action, e.g., “Learn more about our priorities and how you can support them by visiting our website/ link.”]
#QueenslandStateElection2024
Facebook template
Our vision for the Queensland State Election
As a proud community-controlled organisation dedicated to [mission], we’re sharing our top priorities for the upcoming Queensland election:
[Desired Outcome 1]
[Desired Outcome 2]
[Desired Outcome 3]
Every voice matters! Let’s stand together to be a voice for positive change.
Your vote counts – let’s create change! [#RelevantHashtagsGoHere]
X tips:
⦁ Keep it concise, focusing on quick, impactful statements.
⦁ Use a thread format to expand on each priority if needed.
⦁ @Tag any candidate accounts for your region.
Instagram template: X (Twitter) template
Australian Labor Party
By Hon. Shannon Fentiman MP Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women
The Miles Government recognises the strength and resilience of First Nations peoples and is committed to creating a system of health care that is free of racism and where all people can enjoy long and healthy lives.
Of course, there is always more work to do, but it is important to celebrate where we have made progress:
⦁ Since 2005-2007 the life expectancy gap has reduced by a third for First Nations Queenslanders
⦁ Queensland is very close to reaching the healthy birthweight target of 91 per cent achieving 89.2 percent in 2021-2022
⦁ The mortality rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants is 27.5 per cent lower than in 2010–2012.
This progress has been achieved because in 2020 the Miles Labor Government created the strongest health equity legislation ever enacted, not only in Queensland Health’s history but in the history of any public health system in the Country. This means Health and Hospital Services are required by law to collaborate with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health sector.
All 16 Hospital and Health Services worked with QAIHC and the Sector to develop and publicly release their inaugural First Nations Health Equity Strategies.
The First Nations First Strategy, released in May 2024, is the next stage of our journey to create an integrated health system in Queensland. It is the Miles Government’s commitment to seeing more of our First Nations peoples across the health system, listening to First Nations voices in the system, and supporting a more culturally capable,
better integrated and coordinated system with First Nations peoples.
We are backing these strategies with investment.
And we are so pleased to say the 2024-25 Budget will include $324 million to accelerate efforts to address health inequities among First Nations Queenslanders. A budget that was co-designed with, and will benefit, QAIHC and the sector.
This includes:
⦁ $156.7 million to reshape the healthcare system to meet the needs of First Nations people, by supporting QAIHC, IUIH and increase the capacity and capability of the sector.
⦁ $145.6 million to empower the First Nations workforce to deliver flexible care across service boundaries, increasing the number of First Nations health care professionals, improving cultural competency, and coordinating care across different healthcare settings.
⦁ $20 million to transform care to address rheumatic heart disease with initiatives like the Healthy Housing program.
⦁ $2.4 million to ensure First Nations people will receive culturally capable health care.
⦁ This builds on Making Tracks Towards First Nations Health Equity Investment that delivered more than $214 million in targeted, evidence-based health services and programs to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for First Nations people in Queensland since 2022.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the oldest surviving cultures in the world and the Miles Government takes the responsibility seriously for ensuring that they can continue to thrive, right here, on their traditional homelands.
Liberal National Party
By Ros Bates MP Shadow Minister for Health
The LNP recognises the important work of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisation (ACCHO) sector and values the integral role these organisations play across Queensland’s health system. If elected in October, the LNP will continue to work in partnership with the ACCHO sector to deliver improved health outcomes for First Nations Queenslanders.
It’s no secret that Queensland’s public hospital system is in a state of disrepair, and it’s now widely acknowledged that Queensland’s health system is in crisis. It’s not the fault of the amazing people on the frontline trying desperately to keep Queensland’s health system on the rails.
It is simply the result of a health system that has not been appropriately planned for, resourced, or run for nearly a decade.
As a result, under the current government, access to health services in regional, rural and remote Queensland have declined in recent years — with many Indigenous Queenslanders unable to access basic healthcare in their own communities.
From Opposition we have put a spotlight on State Government health failures in Indigenous communities under the current government, including in the Torres Strait, which are now being officially reviewed.
Every Queenslander, regardless of where they live, should have access to world-class healthcare services and we are very concerned about the failures we have seen in our Indigenous communities and across regional Queensland.
We acknowledge that many First Nation Queenslanders will seek out and choose to receive their healthcare with ACCHO organisations, where they are available. The LNP wants to leverage the rich expertise that exists within the ACCHO sector, and support the sector
to help deliver the care that’s needed, particularly across regional, rural and remote Queensland.
The old adage that prevention is better than a cure remains true. Together, much can be achieved working across the areas of prevention and disease surveillance — the LNP sees this as a key opportunity to work together.
The benefits are twofold. It means improved health outcomes for First Nation Queenslanders by decreasing the incidence and severity of the conditions they may face. It also means that Queensland’s hospitals are freed up to treat those who are most ill, and most in need of care.
Respectfully and carefully, we’ll work to better integrate and connect the work done caring for Queenslanders across the public health system and ACCHO providers.
With that, the benefits are not just for the individual’s and community’s health and wellbeing. It stretches into improved educational outcomes, community cohesion, and social outcomes.
To close the gap on Indigenous health outcomes, we must ensure Indigenous Queenslanders have access to basic amenities.
In many discreet Indigenous communities, the things the majority of Queenslanders take for granted are simply not there. Clean and safe drinking water, secure housing, modern wastewater treatment, reliable access to communication technology and electricity — in some communities these things still don’t exist.
Easier access to healthcare is a priority for the LNP. Similarly, delivering the essential foundations for healthcare, including housing and clean drinking water are priorities. These critical foundations must be in place for these communities to prosper, and for the wellbeing of their population to thrive.
The Greens
By Dr Amy MacMahon MP Greens Spokesperson Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partnerships
Decisions made by successive governments have resulted in massive health inequality in Queensland. Decades of underfunding of First Nations health, housing and community support services — as well as ongoing paternalistic attitudes of all levels of government — has led to poorer health outcomes for First Nations communities.
The Queensland Greens are committed to delivering better access to health services for First Nations people, and believe that a significant increase in funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisations (ACCHOs) is essential to this.
We know that when First Nations people control the design and delivery of services that affect them, First Nations people are both more likely to access them and get better treatment outcomes. We also know that in a wealthy state like Queensland, the only barrier to ACCHOs getting the funding they need is the political will.
Nationwide, there is a shortfall in funding for ACCHOs of around $4.4 billion, which includes shortfalls in Commonwealth, State and Territory Government and non-government funding. As NACCHO writes “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience disease burden at 2.3 times the rate of non-Indigenous Australians, which translates into 2.03 times the cost-ofservice delivery for non-Indigenous Australians”. 1
Our MPs have seen firsthand how important the work of ACCHOs is in our local communities, and how their current underfunding is impacting their ability to meet the level of need. It’s also worth noting that the holistic support we have seen delivered by local ACCHOs often far exceeds the quality of support mainstream health services
offer, and that the quality of mainstream health services could also be vastly improved if the government modelled them off ACCHOs.
The Greens are committed to advocating for:
⦁ Boosting the funding to self-determined, community-led First Nations health services to increase their capacity to care for their own communities
⦁ Ensuring that funding is stable
⦁ Ensuring community-led First Nations health services have the funding they need to also invest in early preventative programs
⦁ Additional funding for infrastructure, staff, program implementation, patient transport, and public health outreach
⦁ Growing the First Nations health and wellbeing workforce to provide culturally appropriate care to their communities. This needs to include skills and workforce development, funding to address pay disparities, funding to implement the Queensland First Nations Health Workforce Strategy for Action, and free university and TAFE for First Nations people studying in any health field
⦁ Funding for public housing, funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing providers, and measures such as a rent freeze, to ensure all First Nations people have a safe, affordable place to call home.
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation
By Senator Pauline Hanson, Party Leader
One Nation acknowledges statistically significant gaps in health services and outcomes for Indigenous Queenslanders, primarily those who live in regional and remote communities. We don’t consider those gaps will ever be closed by treating Queenslanders differently based on their race or cultural background. We consider the gaps will be more effectively addressed by treating all Queenslanders the same regardless of race. Our commitments to the health of Indigenous Queenslanders are precisely the same commitments we extend to the health of all Queenslanders.
That being said, One Nation also acknowledges that accessibility to health services and preventative health for Indigenous people can be improved by integrating approaches that are more compatible with cultural backgrounds. Where there is clear evidence of improved health service delivery and outcomes for Indigenous Queenslanders with such approaches (and it does not involve significant additional spending of taxpayers’ money), One Nation would support them. Where there is no such evidence, we would advocate abandoning the approach and allocating resources to effective models. Indeed, Senator Hanson is keen to scrutinise Indigenous-specific health funding and the organisations which receive it to deliver services to ensure taxpayers’ money is not being wasted on ineffective health approaches and models.
One Nation’s principle in this regard is equal rights for all, and special rights for none.
Improving health services in regional, rural and remote Queensland
The further away Queenslanders are from more densely populated areas in the south-east, fewer health services are available, accessible, or affordable. Depending on where they are, regional Queensland communities have their own unique health needs, and it’s critical there is a sufficient degree of autonomy for regional health authorities
and country hospitals to prioritise their resources according to local needs. One Nation will improve health services in regional, rural, and remote Queensland by:
⦁ handing decision-making and budget allocation back to regional health authorities and country hospital boards, instead of keeping it centralised in Brisbane;
⦁ investing in more telehealth facilities and technology to improve consultations in remote areas;
⦁ investing in more preventative health care in regional, rural and remote Queensland to reduce incidences of lifestyle-related chronic conditions (such as diabetes and heart disease) prevalent in regional communities;
⦁ restoring and revitalising run-down, neglected or closed regional facilities to provide essential health services; and
⦁ eliminating the new tax on family general practitioners, which is driving more practices out of bulk-billed services.
Dedicated health services for key demographics
One Nation will act to provide specialist care for senior Queenslanders through the establishment of dedicated seniors’ hospitals (similar to dedicated children’s hospitals) specialising in seniors’ healthcare.
We are also committed to improving maternal health care, primarily through the expansion of obstetrics services in regional areas so mothers can deliver new babies safely and much closer to home.
Statewide policies
One Nation’s Queensland health policy also includes specific commitments to reduce ambulance ramping, and to attract and retain more doctors and health practitioners in the state (with a particular emphasis on regional communities).
See: https://qld.onenation.org.au/health-policy
Queensland electorate snapshot
How many state electorates are there in Queensland?
There are 93 electorates in Queensland. For maps of each electorate go to the Electoral Commission Queensland website: ecq.qld.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/state-electorate-boundaries
Currently
electorates are held by the Australian Labor Party (ALP)
electorates are held by the Liberal National Party (LNP)
electorates are held by the Greens (GRN) 51 2 35 0 4 1
electorates are held by the Katter Australian Party (KAP)
Marginal seats
Based on the results from the September 2020 Queensland election and relevant bi-elections (Inala and Ipswich West; 2024), there are 30 marginal seats in Queensland. This means that when the candidate won their seat, it was by a small margin of less than six per cent.
⦁ Seventeen (17) marginal seats are held by the LNP (Buderim, Burleigh, Caloundra, Chatsworth, Clayfield, Coomera, Currumbin, Everton, Glass House, Ipswich West, Mermaid Beach, Moggill, Ninderry, Oodgeroo, Southport, Theodore, Whitsunday).
⦁ Thirteen (13) marginal seats are held by the ALP (Aspley, Barron River, Bundaberg, Cairns, Caloundra, Hervey Bay, Keppel, Mundingburra, Nicklin, Pumicestone, Redlands, Thuringowa, Townsville).
⦁ One (1) marginal seat is held by Queensland Greens (South Brisbane).
electorate is held by Pauline Hanson’s One Nation (PHON)
electorate is held by an Independant (IND)
QAIHC Member Statistics
QAIHC Members have addresses in 45 of the 93 electorates in Queensland. A table of each electorate and the Member clinics within them can be found on pages 18-20 of this guide. Some electorates in the north of the state, with a higher population of people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (such as Cairns, Mulgrave and Cook), have many ACCHOs within them.
Electorate boundaries
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Current Queensland electorates
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n ALP: Australian Labor Party n GRN: The Greens
n IND: Independant n KAP: Katter Australian Party n LNP: Liberal National Party n PHON: Pauline Hanson’s One Nation n Razor Thin: <3% n Marginal: 3-6% n Fairly Safe: 6%-10% n Safe: 10%-15% n Very Safe: >15%
*https://www.aec.gov.au/FAQs/Elections.htm (for definitions of marginal, fairly safe and safe)
** Results are from 2024 By-elections for Inala and Ipswich West
Mr Bruce Saunders MP ALP Maryborough Shop 1, Comet Place 133 Lennox Street MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 maryborough@parliament.qld.gov.au
Hon Grace Grace MP ALP McConnel Newstead Towers, 37 Longland Street NEWSTEAD QLD 4006 mcconnel@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Ray Stevens MP LNP Mermaid Beach PO Box 435 MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218 mermaid.beach@parliament.qld.gov.au
Name Party Electorate Postal Address Parliamentary Email
Hon Mark Bailey MP ALP Miller
Yeerongpilly Green Shopping Centre, Shop T2, Cnr King Arthur Terrace & Queens Way YEERONGPILLY QLD 4105
miller@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Steve Andrew MP KAP Mirani PO Box 56 SARINA QLD 4737 mirani@parliament.qld.gov.au
Dr Christian Rowan MP LNP Moggill PO Box 808 KENMORE QLD 4069 moggill@parliament.qld.gov.au
Hon Mark Ryan MP ALP Morayfield PO Box 991 MORAYFIELD QLD 4506 morayfield@parliament.qld.gov.au
Ms Jess Pugh MP ALP Mount Ommaney
Centenary Technology Park 532 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road SINNAMON PARK QLD 4073 mount.ommaney@parliament.qld.gov.au
Ms Ros Bates MP LNP Mudgeeraba PO Box 897 MUDGEERABA QLD 4213 mudgeeraba@parliament.qld.gov.au
Hon Curtis Pitt MP ALP Mulgrave PO Box 314 GORDONVALE QLD 4865 mulgrave@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Les Walker MP ALP Mundingburra PO Box 1409 AITKENVALE QLD 4814 mundingburra@parliament.qld.gov.au
Hon Steven Miles MP ALP Murrumba PO Box 538 KALLANGUR QLD 4503 murrumba@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mrs Deb Frecklington MP LNP Nanango PO Box 1158 KINGAROY QLD 4610 nanango@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Rob Skelton MP ALP Nicklin PO Box 690 NAMBOUR QLD 4560 nicklin@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Dan Purdie MP LNP Ninderry PO Box 989 COOLUM QLD 4573 ninderry@parliament.qld.gov.au
Ms Sandy Bolton MP IND Noosa PO Box 1447 NOOSAVILLE BC QLD 4566 noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au
Hon Leanne Linard MP ALP Nudgee PO Box 140 NUNDAH QLD 4012 nudgee@parliament.qld.gov.au
Dr Mark Robinson MP LNP Oodgeroo PO Box 1399 CLEVELAND QLD 4163 oodgeroo@parliament.qld.gov.au
Hon Nikki Boyd MP ALP Pine Rivers PO Box 229 STRATHPINE CENTRE QLD 4500 pine.rivers@parliament.qld.gov.au
Ms Ali King MP ALP Pumicestone 1/43 Benabrow Avenue BELLARA QLD 4507 pumicestone@parliament.qld.gov.au
Hon Yvette D'Ath MP ALP Redcliffe PO Box 198 MARGATE BEACH QLD 4019 redcliffe@parliament.qld.gov.au
Name Party Electorate Postal Address Parliamentary
Ms Kim Richards MP ALP Redlands
Tenancy H20, Victoria Point Lakeside 11-27 Bunker Road VICTORIA POINT QLD 4165 redlands@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Barry O'Rourke MP ALP Rockhampton PO Box 148 ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700 rockhampton@parliament.qld.gov.au
Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP ALP Sandgate PO Box 496 SANDGATE QLD 4017 sandgate@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Jon Krause MP LNP Scenic Rim PO Box 656 BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 scenicrim@parliament.qld.gov.au
Dr Amy MacMahon MP GRN South Brisbane Suite 1, 90 Vulture Street WEST END QLD 4101 south.brisbane@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr James Lister MP LNP Southern Downs PO Box 444 STANTHORPE QLD 4380 southern.downs@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Rob Molhoek MP LNP Southport PO Box 903 SOUTHPORT QLD 4215 southport@parliament.qld.gov.au
Hon Mick de Brenni MP ALP Springwood Shops 4-6, Springwood Road Business Centre 71-73 Springwood Road SPRINGWOOD QLD 4127 springwood@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Jimmy Sullivan MP ALP Stafford Unit 207, 6 Babarra Street STAFFORD QLD 4053 stafford@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr James Martin MP ALP Stretton Unit 5, 62 Pinelands Road SUNNYBANK HILLS QLD 4109 stretton@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr John-Paul Langbroek MP LNP Surfers Paradise PO Box 80 ISLE OF CAPRI QLD 4217 surfers.paradise@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Mark Boothman MP LNP Theodore PO Box 1181 OXENFORD QLD 4210 theodore@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Aaron Harper MP ALP Thuringowa PO BOX 393 THURINGOWA CENTRAL QLD 4817 thuringowa@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Peter Russo MP ALP Toohey PO Box 213 SUNNYBANK QLD 4109 Toohey@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr Trevor Watts MP LNP Toowoomba North PO Box 285 HARLAXTON QLD 4350 toowoomba.north@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mr David Janetzki MP LNP Toowoomba South T4, Level 1 677 - 683 Ruthven Street SOUTH TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350 toowoomba.south@parliament.qld.gov.au
Hon Scott Stewart MP ALP Townsville PO Box 1081 TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810 townsville@parliament.qld.gov.au
Name Party Electorate Postal Address Parliamentary Email
Mr Robbie Katter MP KAP Traeger PO Box 1968 MOUNT ISA QLD 4825 traeger@parliament.qld.gov.au
Ms Ann Leahy MP LNP Warrego PO Box 945 ROMA QLD 4455 PO Box 262 DALBY QLD 4405 warrego@parliament.qld.gov.au
Hon Shannon Fentiman MP ALP Waterford PO Box 273 WATERFORD QLD 4133
waterford@parliament.qld.gov.au
Ms Amanda Camm MP LNP Whitsunday PO Box 308 PROSERPINE QLD 4800 whitsunday@parliament.qld.gov.au
Hon Cameron Dick MP ALP Woodridge PO Box 2486 LOGAN CITY DC QLD 4114
woodridge@parliament.qld.gov.au
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Election Q & As
When is the next Queensland State Election?
The next election is on 26 October 2024.
How
How often is the Queensland State Election?
The state election is held every four years on the last week of October.
is the Queensland State Election won?
The political party which wins 47 seats will form the next Government. Political parties that do not hold the majority of seats may choose to join with another party so that, together, they will hold the majority and could therefore form government. This can be in a formally agreed coalition (e.g., the Liberal/National Coalition), or an ad hoc agreement for that term of government (such as the Gillard Government after the 2010 election reaching an agreement with the Greens and two independents).
How is the election of MPs determined during a Queensland State Election?
Queensland uses a Full Preferential voting (FPV) system as the method of voting. This means in a state election all boxes must be numbered in order of the voter’s preference. Votes are counted by counting first preferences and allocating the vote to that person. The person with the lowest number of first preference votes is eliminated from the count and their second preferences are allocated to the remaining candidates. This process of elimination continues until just two candidates remain, one of whom has the majority of votes. Once the result is clear, the Electoral Commission of Queensland declares the successful candidate.
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How many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MPs are there?
There are three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MPs currently in the Queensland Parliament:
Leeanne Enoch (ALP), Member for Algester; Minister for Treaty, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Minister for Communities and Minister for the Arts.
Cynthia Lui (ALP), Member for Cook.
Lance McCallum (ALP), Member for Bundamba; Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development.
