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 (age 39)
Southport, Queensland, Australia
Political partyLiberal National Party
ProfessionProsecutor

Early life edit

Prior to her political career, Gerber was a Commonwealth prosecutor. She spent a period at the Redfern Legal Centre.

Politics edit

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][4] Gerber won the seat in the 2020 Currumbin state by-election.

References edit

  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.