Fiona Simpson
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Fiona Stuart Simpson (born 18 April 1965 in Sea Lake, Victoria) is the Deputy Leader of the Queensland National Party and member for the seat of Maroochydore in the state parliament of Queensland.
Simpson was elected Deputy Leader of the Queensland National Party on September 18, 2006, alongside new leader Jeff Seeney following the standing down of former leader Lawrence Springborg.[1]
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[edit] Political career
Fiona Simpson was the youngest women ever to be elected to state parliament of Queensland when she won the newly created Sunshine Coast seat of Maroochydore in 1992 as a National Party member.
Parliamentary responsibilities held by Simpson include Transport and Main Roads (from March 8, 2004 to September 27, 2005 and again in August 8, 2006), Industrial Relations (July 1, 2006 to August 8, 2006), State Development, Small Business, Information Technology and Innovation (from September 18, 2006 to August 8, 2006), Women's Policy (from July 2, 1998 to September 28, 2005), Urban Affairs (from March 8, 2004 to September 27, 2005), Tourism (from March 12, 2001 to April 22, 2003 ) and Health (from July 2, 1998 to March 8, 2004).
Fiona Simpson also served as the Secretary to the Parliamentary National Party from February 17, 1998 to July 27, 1998.
[edit] Education
Fiona graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Queensland, majoring in Japanese, Journalism and Government.
[edit] References
- ^ Steven Wardill and Rosemary Odgers. "Seeney takes National Party reins", Herald Sun, 2006-09-18. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
