Martin Hunt (born 12 February 1970) is an Australian politician and former police officer who is the Liberal National Party member for Nicklin in the Queensland Legislative Assembly since 2024,[1] having previously served from 2017 to 2020.[2]
Marty Hunt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Nicklin | |
| Assumed office 26 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Skelton |
| In office 25 November 2017 – 6 October 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Wellington |
| Succeeded by | Robert Skelton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 February 1970 Windsor, New South Wales |
| Political party | Liberal National |
| Occupation | Police officer, politician |
Prior to his election, Hunt was a Sergeant in the Queensland Police Service, assigned to the Sunshine Coast (Nambour) PCYC (Police-Citizens Youth Club).[3]
Sworn in to the Queensland Police Service on 7 July 1989 after training 18 months as a Cadet, Hunt served 30 years as a Queensland Police Officer serving in Inala, Oxley District CIB, Sunshine Coast Child Abuse Unit and CPIU before being appointed officer in charge PCYC Sunshine Coast in May 2000.
Hunt made his inaugural speech on 20 March 2018 paying tribute to his family, police colleagues and volunteers. He described his catholic school upbringing, values instilled over time and passion for police mental health and improvements to the justice system. His inaugural speech can be viewed here [1]
He was re-elected in the seat of Nicklin in the 2024 Queensland state election.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "2024 State General Election | Nicklin". Electoral Commission of Queensland. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Green, Antony. "Nicklin". Queensland Election 2017. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ Vogler, Sarah (8 May 2017). "Liberal National Party selects new candidates for key Sunshine Coast seats". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ "Nicklin - QLD Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Could these two coastal Queensland seats turn the tide on Labor?". ABC News. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
