Jennifer Howard
MP
Howard in 2019
Assistant Minister for Veterans' Affairs of Queensland
In office
12 December 2017 – 12 November 2020
PremierAnnastacia Palaszczuk
Preceded byNew portfolio
Succeeded byBart Mellish
Assistant Minister of State Assisting the Premier of Queensland
In office
11 November 2016 – 12 November 2020
PremierAnnastacia Palaszczuk
Preceded byMark Ryan
Succeeded byBart Mellish
Assistant Minister for Local Government of Queensland
In office
8 December 2015 – 11 November 2016
PremierAnnastacia Palaszczuk
Preceded byNew portfolio
Succeeded byGlenn Butcher
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Ipswich
Assumed office
31 January 2015
Preceded byIan Berry
Personal details
Born (1965-07-12) 12 July 1965 (age 58)
Mackay, Queensland
Political partyLabor
ProfessionVeterinary Nurse
Websitewww.jenniferhowardmp.com.au

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.

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

2015 State Election

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%.[3]

2017 State Election

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%.[4]

2020 State Election

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%.[5] This was a part of a trend seen across all of Queensland in the 2020 election supporting Annastacia Palaszczuk leadership during the COVID pandemic.

Parliamentary Positions

Howard currently serves as the Assistant Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Assistant Minister of State, having been appointed following the 2017 State Election. She has previously served as the Assistant Minister of State Assisting the Premier from 11 November 2016 to 11 December 2017, Assistant Minister for Local Government from 8 December 2015 to 11 November 2016. She also served as Chair of the Agriculture and Environment Committee from 27 March 2015 to 18 February 2016.[6] She became Chair of the Ethics Committee after the 2020 election.

References

  1. ^ Green, Antony. "Ipswich". Queensland Election 2015. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  2. ^ Howard, Jennifer. "Ms". About Jennifer Howard. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Elections - 2015 State General Election - Ipswich - Booth Details". results.ecq.qld.gov.au. Archived from the original on 8 April 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  4. ^ "Elections - 2017 State General Election - Ipswich - Booth Details". results.ecq.qld.gov.au. Archived from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  5. ^ Green, Anthony. "Mr". ABC. ABC. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Member Details: Ms Jennifer Howard". Queensland Parliament. Archived from the original on 10 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
Parliament of Queensland Preceded byIan Berry Member for Ipswich 2015–present Incumbent


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