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Campbell Newman
Campbell Newman | |
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_b.jpg) Newman c. 2012 | |
| 38th Premier of Queensland | |
| In office 26 March 2012 – 14 February 2015 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Penelope Wensley Paul de Jersey |
| Deputy | Jeff Seeney |
| Preceded by | Anna Bligh |
| Succeeded by | Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Leader of the Liberal National Party | |
| In office 2 April 2011 – 7 February 2015 | |
| Deputy | Jeff Seeney |
| Preceded by | John-Paul Langbroek |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence Springborg |
| Member of the Queensland Parliament for Ashgrove | |
| In office 24 March 2012 – 31 January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Kate Jones |
| Succeeded by | Kate Jones |
| 15th Lord Mayor of Brisbane Elections: 2004, 2008 | |
| In office 27 March 2004 – 3 April 2011 | |
| Deputy | David Hinchliffe (2004–2008) Graham Quirk (2008–2011) |
| Preceded by | Tim Quinn |
| Succeeded by | Graham Quirk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Campbell Kevin Thomas Newman 12 August 1963 Canberra, A.C.T., Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Democrats (2021–present)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party (2004–2008) Liberal National Party of Queensland (2008–2021) |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa Newman (née Monsour) |
| Relations | Kevin Newman (father) Jocelyn Newman (mother) |
| Children | Rebecca Sarah |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College, Duntroon University of New South Wales University of Queensland Launceston Church Grammar School |
| Profession | Civil engineer |
| Awards | Australian Defence Medal |
| Signature |  |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | Noddy[2] |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1981–1993 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Australian Engineers |
Campbell Kevin Thomas Newman (born 12 August 1963) was the 38th Premier of Queensland. He is from the Liberal National Party of Queensland. He became Premier on 26 March 2012 after his party won the state election.[3] Prior to that he was the 15th Lord Mayor of Brisbane from 2004 to 2011. At the Queensland state election on Saturday 31 January 2015, Newman lost his seat of Ashgrove to his predecessor Kate Jones. Newman will retire from politics after he lost his own parliamentary seat and on 14 February 2015, Annastacia Palaszczuk was sworn in as Premier.[4]
- ↑ Kenny, Chris. "Campbell Newman quits 'failed' Liberal National Party". The Australian. News Corp Australia. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ↑ "Can Campbell do it?". Brisbane Times. 28 May 2011. Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ↑ "Queensland Premiers". Queensland Governmant. 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ↑ www.abc.net.au/news
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