Don Brown (Australian politician)

Donald Jon Brown (born 3 January 1981) is an Australian politician. He served as the Labor member for Capalaba in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2015 until his defeat at the 2024 Queensland state election.[1][2]

Don Brown
Queensland Government Chief Whip
In office
11 December 2017 – 26 October 2024
PremierAnnastacia Palaszczuk
Preceded byChris Whiting
Succeeded byTBA
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Capalaba
In office
31 January 2015 – 26 October 2024
Preceded bySteve Davies
Succeeded byRussell Field
Personal details
Born (1981-01-03) 3 January 1981 (age 43)
Brisbane, Queensland
Political partyLabor
Alma materQueensland University of Technology
OccupationPathology scientist
Union official
Websitewww.donbrown.com.au

Early life

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Prior to entering politics, Brown has studied applied science and law at Queensland University of Technology, and had worked as a pathology scientist, and as a union official for United Voice.[3]

Political career

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He served as the Chief Government Whip in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from December 2017 until October 2024.

References

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  1. ^ Green, Antony. "Capalaba". Queensland Election 2015. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  2. ^ "Capalaba - 2020 Queensland election". ABC News - Elections. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Mr Donald (Don) Brown". Member Details. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by Member for Capalaba
2015–2024
Succeeded by