Laura Gerber

Laura Jane Gerber (born 29 November 1984) is an Australian politician. She represents the seat of Currumbin in the Queensland Legislative Assembly for the Liberal National Party.[1]

Laura Gerber

Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Currumbin
Assumed office
28 March 2020
Preceded byJann Stuckey
Personal details
Born
Laura Jane Gerber

(1984-11-29) 29 November 1984
Southport, Queensland, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal National Party
ProfessionProsecutor

Early life

Prior to her political career, Gerber was a Commonwealth prosecutor. She spent a period at the Redfern Legal Centre. Gerber appeared on the Australian version of the Worst Driver television franchise in 2003.

Politics

The seat of Currumbin became vacant due to the resignation of Jann Stuckey.[2] Gerber was announced as the Liberal National Party candidate for Currumbin on 28 January 2020 by Leader of the Opposition Deb Frecklington.[3] Stuckey complained that local party members had been denied a vote, reflecting a determination for the seat to be contested by "a skirt".[4] Gerber won the seat in the 2020 Currumbin state by-election.

References

  1. CONTROVERSIAL POLL DECISION PARTLY TO BLAME FOR LABOR
  2. "Currumbin by-election result: LNP retains seat says Antony Green". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 31 March 2020. Archived from the original on 3 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  3. McDonald, Matt (29 January 2020). ""I'm a local girl": LNP's Currumbin candidate insists shes no 'blow-in'". myGC.com.au. Archived from the original on 20 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  4. "Queensland By-Elections: Currumbin". Poll Bludger. 28 March 2020. Archived from the original on 11 April 2020.
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