Amy MacMahon (born 7 June 1986) is an Australian politician and sociologist. She is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland representing South Brisbane for the Queensland Greens. She has experience as a teacher and sociologist, holding several degrees including a PhD.
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| Member of the Queensland Parliament for South Brisbane | |
| Assumed office 31 October 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Jackie Trad |
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| Born | 7 June 1986[1] |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Queensland Greens |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland (PhD) |
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| Website | www |
At the 2020 state election, MacMahon won the seat of South Brisbane from Labor's Jackie Trad, becoming the second Greens member in parliament alongside Michael Berkman.
Education edit
MacMahon went to Brisbane State High School.[2] In 2011, MacMahon spent 12 months in Bangladesh completing some community work. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Science, as well as a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Queensland. The thesis for her PhD investigated climate change adaptation in Bangladesh.[3]
Career edit
MacMahon previously worked as an English teacher, and a sociology lecturer at UQ. She later worked with Ipswich City Council on community engagement.[4]
MacMahon contested against Labor's deputy premier Jackie Trad in South Brisbane during the 2017 Queensland state election, achieving 34.4 per cent of primary votes and 46.4 per cent after preferences.[3]
At the 2020 state election, MacMahon defeated Trad for the seat of South Brisbane, achieving 37.9 per cent of the primary vote, overtaking Trad on 34.4 per cent. MacMahon received a two-candidate-preferred vote of 55.3 per cent once preferences had been delivered.[5][3] This followed a decision by the LNP to recommend Labor be preferenced last in South Brisbane.[6] She became the second Greens member currently in the state parliament, with Michael Berkman in the seat of Maiwar.[5]
Personal life edit
MacMahon lives in Kangaroo Point.[2] On 12 February 2024, MacMahon was involved in a serious car crash in Kangaroo Point, suffering head and suspected spinal injuries.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Dr Amy MacMahon". Parliament of Queensland. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ a b MacMahon, Amy. "About Amy MacMahon". Amy MacMahon for South Brisbane. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Green, Antony (3 November 2020). "South Brisbane - QLD Election 2020". ABC News. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ^ Moore, Tony (2 November 2020). "The sociologist who toppled a Queensland Labor giant". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ^ a b McKenna, Kate; Dasey, Jason (2 November 2020). "Queensland election results reveal the winners and losers in 2020". ABC News. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ^ "LNP to put Labor last in its Queensland election preferences, elevating the Greens". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). 5 October 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ Canetti, Tom (13 February 2024). "Greens MP MacMahon in serious condition after crash". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 14 February 2024.