Don Brown (Australian politician)
Australian politician
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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]
PremierAnnastacia Palaszczuk
Preceded byChris Whiting
Succeeded byMark Boothman
Preceded bySteve Davies
Don Brown | |
|---|---|
| Queensland Government Chief Whip | |
| In office 11 December 2017 – 26 October 2024 | |
| Premier | Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Preceded by | Chris Whiting |
| Succeeded by | Mark Boothman |
| 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 | 3 January 1981 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Party | Labor |
| Education | Queensland University of Technology |
| Occupation | Pathology scientist Union official |
| Website | www |
Early life
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
He served as the Chief Government Whip in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from December 2017 until October 2024.
