Jason Hunt
Australian politician
Jason E. Hunt MP | |
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| Member of the Queensland Parliament for Caloundra | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 31 October 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mark McArdle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jason E Hunt (1970-01-03) 3 January 1970 (age 54) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
| Alma mater | Queensland University of Technology |
| Website | www |
Jason E. Hunt (born 3 January 1970) is an Australian politician who currently serves as a Labor member of the Queensland Parliament for the seat of Caloundra since 2020.[1][2]
After contesting in both the 2015 and 2017 elections, Hunt won the seat of Caloundra at the 2020 election, succeeding retiring LNP member Mark McArdle, and defeating the new LNP challenger Stuart Coward. It became the first time a Labor candidate had won the seat of Caloundra.[3][4][5]
Career
Prior to election, Hunt served in the Australian Regular Army in the 2/14th Light Horse Regiment from 1988–1994 where he earned The Australian Defence Medal and The National Medal. He then went on to serve as a Custodial Corrective Officer for the Queensland Department of Corrective services for 21 years.[6]
References
- ^ "Palaszczuk unveils newly-elected MPs after sweeping Queensland election victory". 9 News. Nine Digital. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Mr Jason Hunt". Parliament of Queensland.
- ^ Green, Antony (1 November 2020). "Caloundra". QLD Votes ABC. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "New Caloundra MP says he will deliver on promises". Sunshine Coast Daily. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Jason Hunt an overnight success after years of work". The Australian. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Member Details | Queensland Parliament". www.parliament.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
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| Preceded by Mark McArdle | Member for Caloundra 2020–present | Incumbent |
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