Summary
Jennifer Ruth Howard (born 12 July 1965) is an Australian politician. She has been the Labor member for Ipswich in the Queensland Legislative Assembly since 2015.[1] Jennifer has been active in community groups such as Zonta International, school P&Cs, sporting club committees, and other community groups.
Jennifer Howard | |
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 Howard in 2022 | |
| Assistant Minister for Treasury, Trade and Investment of Queensland | |
| Assumed office 18 December 2023 | |
| Premier | Steven Miles |
| Preceded by | Charis Mullen |
| Assistant Minister for Veterans' Affairs of Queensland | |
| In office 12 December 2017 – 12 November 2020 | |
| Premier | Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Preceded by | New portfolio |
| Succeeded by | Bart Mellish |
| Assistant Minister of State Assisting the Premier of Queensland | |
| In office 11 November 2016 – 12 November 2020 | |
| Premier | Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Preceded by | Mark Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Bart Mellish |
| Assistant Minister for Local Government of Queensland | |
| In office 8 December 2015 – 11 November 2016 | |
| Premier | Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Preceded by | New portfolio |
| Succeeded by | Glenn Butcher |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Ipswich | |
| Assumed office 31 January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Ian Berry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 July 1965 Mackay, Queensland |
| Political party | Labor |
| Profession | Veterinary Nurse |
| Website | www |
In 2005, Jennifer played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Ipswich Women's Development Network, a not-for-profit organisation that helps empower women in Ipswich. [2]
Political career edit
2015 State Election edit
Howard defeated Ian Berry at the 2015 Queensland state election by a margin of 65.9% to 34.1%, achieving a two party preferred swing of 20.09%.
2017 State Election edit
The main contenders for the seat of Ipswich at the 2017 Queensland state election were Howard (as the incumbent)and the recently dismissed One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts. The results on polling day were clear as the former Senator was comfortably defeated by Howard, with a margin of 60.89% to 39.11%.
2020 State Election edit
This election saw Howard's primary vote increase to 51.8%(3.82% swing) bringing her total vote to 66.5% beating her LNP opponent Scott O'Connell at 33.5%.
Parliamentary Positions edit
Howard currently serves as the Assistant Minister for Treasury, Trade and Investment. Prior to this appointment, she served as the Chair of the Ethics Committee from 26 November 2020 to 12 February 2024. She has also served as the Assistant Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Assistant Minister of State (2017-2020), Assistant Minister of State Assisting the Premier (2016-2017), and Assistant Minister for Local Government (2015-2016). She also served as the Chair of the Agriculture and Environment Committee from 27 March 2015 to 18 February 2016. [3]
References edit
- ^ Green, Antony. "Ipswich". Queensland Election 2015. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ^ Howard, Jennifer. "Ms". About Jennifer Howard. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "Member Details: Ms Jennifer Howard". Queensland Parliament. Archived from the original on 10 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.