Marty Hunt

Martin Hunt (born 12 February 1970) is an Australian politician. He was the Liberal National Party member for Nicklin in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2017 to 2020.[1]

Marty Hunt
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Nicklin
In office 25 November 2017 – 6 October 2020
Preceded by	Peter Wellington
Succeeded by	Robert Skelton
Personal details
Born	12 February 1970 Windsor, New South Wales
Political party	Liberal National Party
Occupation	Police officer

Prior to his election, Hunt was a Sergeant in the Queensland Police Service, assigned to the Sunshine Coast (Nambour) PCYC (Police-Citizens Youth Club).[2]

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

References

1. Green, Antony. "Nicklin". Queensland Election 2017. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
2. Vogler, Sarah (8 May 2017). "Liberal National Party selects new candidates for key Sunshine Coast seats". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 29 November 2017.