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 | |
Premier | Annastacia Palaszczuk |
Preceded by | Chris Whiting |
Succeeded by | TBA |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Capalaba | |
In office 31 January 2015 – 26 October 2024 | |
Preceded by | Steve Davies |
Succeeded by | Russell Field |
Personal details | |
Born | Brisbane, Queensland | 3 January 1981
Political party | Labor |
Alma mater | Queensland University of Technology |
Occupation | Pathology scientist Union official |
Website | www |
Early life
editPrior 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
editHe served as the Chief Government Whip in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from December 2017 until October 2024.
References
edit- ^ Green, Antony. "Capalaba". Queensland Election 2015. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "Capalaba - 2020 Queensland election". ABC News - Elections. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ "Mr Donald (Don) Brown". Member Details. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 9 December 2015.