Ben Driscoll was appointed as Queensland Labor’s Acting State Secretary in July 2025. Born and raised in Rockhampton, Ben first joined the Labor Party after leaving high school. Growing up in a family of public servants fostered his passionate belief in the power of government to change working people’s lives for the better. Ben has held […]
Emma Comer is a passionate local committed to putting Petrie first. Inspired by her mum, a single parent who raised four kids while studying nursing, Emma’s values were shaped by the power of education, secure jobs, and strong communities. Emma understands the cost of living pressures Petrie residents are facing – because she’s living them […]
Corinne is a proud wife, mum, and a dedicated advocate for Queensland. As a disaster management specialist, lawyer, and working professional, she’s ready to stand up and fight for a better future for all Queenslanders. Growing up and now raising her own family in the outer suburbs, Corinne knows firsthand the challenges and opportunities […]
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, […]
As a continuous party member for almost 30 years, Fiona McNamara was elected as Party President in January 2025. A former secondary English and History teacher, Fiona worked across Queensland and New Zealand before joining the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) in roles including Organiser and Legal Officer. She also served as Federal Women’s Officer for […]
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 […]
Matt Smith is a former Cairns Taipan and a long-term Cairns local who is running to be your Federal Representative to provide a strong economic future for Far North Queensland. Basketball brought Matt Smith to Cairns two decades ago, playing for the Taipans for five years before he finished his NBL career in 2009. Since […]
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. Madonna started her career in health and for the past 25 years she has worked in the private sector focusing on policies for women’s […]
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 […]
Rowan Holzberger is a long-term Beenleigh local who has raised his family locally. He’s had real life experience, worked in farming, construction, and owned a small business. He’s also spent nearly a decade advocating for major infrastructure projects like the M1 upgrade and the Coomera Connector, so people in our suburbs can get home sooner. […]
