Jason Hunt

Jason Edward Hunt (born 3 January 1970) is an Australian politician who currently serves as a Labor member of the Queensland Parliament for the seat of Caloundra since 2020.[1][2]

Jason Hunt

MP
Member of the Queensland Parliament for Caloundra
Assumed office
31 October 2020
Preceded byMark McArdle
Personal details
Born
Jason Edward Hunt

(1970-01-03) 3 January 1970
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLabor
Alma materQueensland University of Technology

After contesting in both the 2015 and 2017 elections, Hunt won the seat of Caloundra at the 2020 election, succeeding retiring LNP member Mark McArdle, and defeating the new LNP challenger Stuart Coward. It became the first time a Labor candidate had won the seat of Caloundra.[3][4][5]

References
  1. "Palaszczuk unveils newly-elected MPs after sweeping Queensland election victory". 9 News. Nine Digital. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  2. "Mr Jason Hunt". Parliament of Queensland.
  3. Green, Antony (November 1, 2020). "Caloundra". QLD Votes ABC. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  4. "New Caloundra MP says he will deliver on promises". Sunshine Coast Daily. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  5. "Jason Hunt an overnight success after years of work". The Australian. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
Mark McArdle		 Member for Caloundra
2020–present		 Incumbent


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