Trevor Watts (politician)
Trevor John Watts (born 30 January 1968) is an Australian Liberal National politician who is the member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Toowoomba North, having defeated Kerry Shine at the 2012 state election.[1]
Trevor Watts | |
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| Member of the Queensland Parliament for Toowoomba North | |
| Assumed office 24 March 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Kerry Shine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 January 1968 Essex, England, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Liberal National Party of Queensland |
| Spouse(s) | Susan |
| Children | Four |
| Alma mater | University of Southern Queensland |
Watts was born in Essex, England and was raised in and around London. At the age of 17, he moved to Hong Kong to play basketball for South China AA. He visited Queensland in 1988, to attend World Expo 88 in Brisbane, and decided to move there permanently.[2]
In Parliament, Watts serves on the Ethics Committee and is the Chief Opposition Whip.[3]
On 28 April 2020, following a fine issued for violating social distancing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, he stood down from his position as Shadow Minister for Police.[4]
References
- "Toowoomba North - Queensland Votes 2012". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 5 April 2012. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- Watts, Trevor. "Maiden speech" (PDF). Queensland Parliament. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 March 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
- "Member Details". Queensland Parliament. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- Horn, Allyson (28 April 2020). "LNP frontbencher Trevor Watts stands down after breaching coronavirus public gathering restrictions - ABC News". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 28 April 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by Kerry Shine |
Member for Toowoomba North 2012–present |
Incumbent |