Linus Power

Australian politician in Queensland

Linus Power

Member of the Legislative Assembly for Logan

Incumbent

Assumed office
31 January 2015
Preceded by| Michael Pucci
Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Mines

Incumbent

Assumed office
8 November 2024
Preceded by| Dale Last
Personal details
Born|  (1972-10-11) 11 October 1972 (age 52)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Political party| Labor (since 1992)
Spouse| Jacki Power
Children| 3
Residence(s)| Regents Park, Queensland, Australia[1]
Alma mater|

* Griffith University (BA)
* Harvard University (MPA)

Occupation|

* Teacher
* Politician

Website| www.linuspowermp.com

Linus Patrick Power (born 11 October 1972) is an Australian politician currently serving as the member for Logan in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.[2]

## Early life and education

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Power went to school at Clairvaux MacKillop College, then pursued higher education at Griffith University where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce. He also holds a master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.[3] Prior to entering politics, Power was a high school teacher of History, English and Japanese.

## Political career

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Being an MP for Logan, the former seat of Queensland Labor Premier Wayne Goss, Power cited Goss' 1992 re-election campaign for prompting him to join the party.[4] Power was elected to the Queensland Parliament at the 2015 state election. He was re-elected in 2017, 2020 and 2024.[5][6] Power has served on various parliamentary committees since being elected.[7]

## References

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1. ^ "Logan – QLD Election 2015". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
2. ^ "Member Details | Queensland Parliament". www.parliament.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
3. ^ "About Linus Power - On Our Side in Logan". Linus Power - On Our Side in Logan. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
4. ^ "Linus Power – Maiden Speech" (PDF). documents.parliament.qld.gov.au. 5 May 2015. p. 2.
5. ^ "Logan - QLD Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
6. ^ "Member Details | Queensland Parliament". www.parliament.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
7. ^ "Committee Details | Queensland Parliament". parliament.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 6 July 2024.

Parliament of Queensland

Preceded by

Michael Pucci

|  Member for Logan
2015–present  | Incumbent

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Current members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

Liberal National (52)|

* Adam Baillie
* John Barounis
* Ros Bates
* Stephen Bennett
* Jarrod Bleijie
* Mark Boothman
* Amanda Camm
* Michael Crandon
* David Crisafulli
* Nigel Dalton
* Sean Dillon
* Ariana Doolan
* Kerri-Anne Dooley
* Russell Field
* Deb Frecklington
* Laura Gerber
* Bryson Head
* Marty Hunt
* Nigel Hutton
* Bree James
* Terry James
* David Janetzki
* Glen Kelly
* David Kempton
* Donna Kirkland
* Jon Krause
* John-Paul Langbroek
* Dale Last
* Ann Leahy
* David Lee
* James Lister
* Tim Mander
* Natalie Marr
* Jim McDonald
* Brent Mickelberg
* Steve Minnikin
* Rob Molhoek
* Kendall Morton
* Tim Nicholls
* Sam O'Connor
* Tony Perrett
* Janelle Poole
* Andrew Powell
* Dan Purdie
* Christian Rowan
* Fiona Simpson
* Ray Stevens
* Amanda Stoker
* Hermann Vorster
* Trevor Watts
* Pat Weir
* Rebecca Young

Labor (35)|

* Bisma Asif
* Mark Bailey
* Wendy Bourne
* Nikki Boyd
* Jonty Bush
* Glenn Butcher
* Mick de Brenni
* Cameron Dick
* Leeanne Enoch
* Di Farmer
* Shannon Fentiman
* Mark Furner
* Grace Grace
* Michael Healy
* Jennifer Howard
* Joe Kelly
* Shane King
* Leanne Linard
* James Martin
* Lance McCallum
* Melissa McMahon
* Corrine McMillan
* Bart Mellish
* Steven Miles
* Charis Mullen
* Margie Nightingale
* Barbara O'Shea
* Joan Pease
* Linus Power
* Jess Pugh
* Peter Russo
* Mark Ryan
* Meaghan Scanlon
* Tom Smith
* Chris Whiting

Katter's Australian (3)|

* Nick Dametto
* Robbie Katter
* Shane Knuth

Greens (1)|

* Michael Berkman

Independents (2)|

* Sandy Bolton
* Jimmy Sullivan

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