Marty Hunt Explained

Marty Hunt
Constituency Am:Nicklin
Assembly:Queensland Legislative
Term Start:26 October 2024
Predecessor:Robert Skelton
Term Start2:25 November 2017
Term End2:6 October 2020
Predecessor2:Peter Wellington
Successor2:Robert Skelton
Birth Date:1970 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Windsor, New South Wales
Party:Liberal National
Occupation:Police officer, politician

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]

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 http://tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mba20180320_155325

He was re-elected in the seat of Nicklin in the 2024 Queensland state election.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024 State General Election Nicklin . 2024-10-31 . Electoral Commission of Queensland . en.
  2. Web site: Nicklin. Queensland Election 2017. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Green. Antony. Antony Green.
  3. News: Vogler. Sarah. Liberal National Party selects new candidates for key Sunshine Coast seats. 29 November 2017. The Courier-Mail. 8 May 2017. en.
  4. Web site: 2024-10-26 . Nicklin - QLD Electorate, Candidates, Results . 2024-10-26 . abc.net.au . en-AU.
  5. News: 2024-10-24 . Could these two coastal Queensland seats turn the tide on Labor? . 2024-10-26 . ABC News . en-AU.