Donald Jon Brown (born 3 January 1981) is an Australian politician. He served as the Labor member for Capalaba in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2015 until his defeat at the 2024 Queensland state election.[1][2]
Don Brown | |
|---|---|
| Queensland Government Chief Whip | |
| In office 11 December 2017 – 26 October 2024 | |
| Premier | Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Preceded by | Chris Whiting |
| Succeeded by | TBA |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Capalaba | |
| In office 31 January 2015 – 26 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Davies |
| Succeeded by | Russell Field |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 January 1981 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Political party | Labor |
| Alma mater | Queensland University of Technology |
| Occupation | Pathology scientist Union official |
| Website | www |
Early life
Prior to entering politics, Brown has studied applied science and law at Queensland University of Technology, and had worked as a pathology scientist, and as a union official for United Voice. He holds to a very strong Socialist view point and seeks a society that collective ownership of the means of production. -[3]
Political career
He served as the Chief Government Whip in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from December 2017 until October 2024. As the Government Whip he ensured that party discipline of members was maintained by intimidation or threatening that members would be ostracised. Whips are the party’s enforcers.
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