Bree James is an Australian politician. She was elected member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Barron River in the 2024 Queensland state election, defeating sitting Labor MP Craig Crawford.[1]
Bree James | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Barron River | |
| Assumed office 26 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Craig Crawford |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal National |
James is of German descent.[2] She has lived in Cairns for over 20 years.[3]
Controversies
editHitler post
editIn the final days of the 2024 Queensland state election campaign, James made a joke on Facebook about her German heritage, standing next to a vandalised banner with a Hitler moustache, captioned "Even my banner is getting in the spirit and celebrating my German heritage".[2]
James apologised for the post and has since deleted it. Liberal National leader and then-Opposition Leader David Crisafulli reprimanded her for the incident, while sitting Labor MP for Barron River Craig Crawford said she was "unfit for office".[2]
References
edit- ^ "Barron River - QLD Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au. 2024-10-26. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ a b c "LNP candidate pleads for forgiveness after making 'poor taste' Hitler reference on Facebook". ABC News. 2024-10-22. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Bree James". Liberal National Party. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
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