Kara Cook
Australian politician
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Kara Cook (born 28 June 1985) is a member of the Australian Parliament for the Division of Bonner representing the Labor Party after winning the seat in the 2025 Australian federal election.[1] Cook is a member of the Queensland Labor Unity faction,[2] and caucuses with Labor Left federally.[3]
Preceded byRoss Vasta
Preceded byShayne Sutton
Succeeded byLucy Collier
Born28 June 1985
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Kara Cook | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bonner | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Vasta |
| Councillor of the City of Brisbane for Morningside Ward | |
| In office 20 January 2018 – 2 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Shayne Sutton |
| Succeeded by | Lucy Collier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 June 1985 Mackay, Queensland, Australia |
| Party | Labor |
| Spouse | Josh |
| Children | 3 |
| Griffith University | |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Website | https://www.karacook.com.au/ |
She won a seat on Brisbane City Council at the 2018 Morningside Ward by-election, serving until her resignation in 2023.[4]
