Sam Cox (Australian politician)
| Sam Cox | |
|---|---|
| State Deputy Leader of Pauline Hanson's One Nation in Queensland | |
|
Assumed office 24 August 2017 | |
| Leader | Steve Dickson |
| Preceded by | Ian Nelson |
| Member of the Queensland Parliament for Thuringowa | |
|
In office 24 March 2012 – 31 January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Craig Wallace |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Harper |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Samuel Victor Cox 22 December 1964 Home Hill, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Pauline Hanson's One Nation (2017–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal National (2012–2017) |
| Spouse(s) |
Janine Cox (m. 1992) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Anglican Church Grammar School, Brisbane |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland, Gatton Campus |
| Occupation |
Cane farmer (Self-employed) |
| Profession |
Grazier Businessman |
Samuel Victor "Sam" Cox (born 22 December 1964) is a former Australian Liberal National politician[1] who was the member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Thuringowa from 2012 to 2015.[2] He was educated at the Anglican Church Grammar School.[3]
He defected to Pauline Hanson's One Nation in January 2017, and announced that he would contest the next Queensland state election for One Nation in the seat of Burdekin.[4]
References
- ↑ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ↑ http://www.abc.net.au/elections/qld/2012/guide/thur.htm
- ↑ Mason, James (2011). Churchie: The Centenary Register. Brisbane, Australia: The Anglican Church Grammar School. ISBN 978-0-646-55807-3.
- ↑ "One Nation loses third Queensland candidate as Peter Rogers dumped". Brisbane Times. 28 January 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Craig Wallace |
Member for Thuringowa 2012–2015 |
Succeeded by Aaron Harper |
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