Freya Ostapovitch (born 24 February 1956) is an Australian Liberal National politician who was the member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Stretton from 2012 to 2015.[1]

Freya Ostapovitch
Member of the Queensland Parliament
for Stretton
In office
24 March 2012 – 31 January 2015
Preceded byStephen Robertson
Succeeded byDuncan Pegg
Personal details
Born (1956-02-24) 24 February 1956 (age 68)
Kerkrade, Netherlands
Political partyLiberal National

Ostapovitch was a candidate representing the Liberal National Party at the 2016 federal election for the seat of Rankin. She has claimed that abortions increase the risk of breast cancer.[2]

Ostapovitch caused controversy on 18 June 2014 when she was filmed throwing objects aggressively at peaceful media[3].

References edit

  1. ^ "Stretton Results". Queensland elections, 2015. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 11 February 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Abortion Increases The Risk Of Breast Cancer Says Lnp Mp Freya Ostapovitch". The Courier Mail. [dead link]
  3. ^ Newman Govt LNP MP Freya Ostapovitch throws objects at media, retrieved 23 March 2024

External links edit

Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by Member for Stretton
2012–2015
Succeeded by