Simone Wilson (politician)

Simone Marie Wilson (born 20 February 1976) is an Australian politician. She was the Liberal National Party member for Pumicestone in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2017 to 2020.[1]

Simone Wilson
Shadow Assistant Minister for Education
In office
15 December 2017 – 31 October 2020
LeaderDeb Frecklington
Preceded byNew Position
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Pumicestone
In office
25 November 2017 – 6 October 2020
Preceded byRick Williams
Succeeded byAli King
Personal details
Born (1976-02-20) 20 February 1976 (age 48)
Melbourne, Victoria
Political partyLiberal National Party

Following her entrance to state parliament, Wilson supported Deb Frecklington in her successful bid to become leader of the LNP and therefore the Opposition. Wilson then joined the LNP front bench as Shadow Assistant Minister for Education, assisting Jarrod Bleijie.

In September 2019 Wilson announced that she would not stand as a candidate at the October 2020 state election.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Green, Antony. "Pumicestone". Queensland Election 2017. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  2. ^ "Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson not to recontest in the next state election to be held October 2020". 1015FM. Retrieved 20 October 2020.

External links edit

Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by Member for Pumicestone
2017–2020
Succeeded by