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| Kate Jones, your local Member and Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability | |
Kate grew up locally attending Kelvin Grove State High School and worked at The Gap Family Markets while completing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Politics at Queensland University of Technology. She is currently completing a Masters in Environmental Law through the Australian National University.
Before running for State Parliament, Kate was a Senior Media Advisor to the Queensland Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing, Robert Schwarten and had also worked as a Media Advisor to the Queensland Treasurer David Hamill.
Kate is a member of a number of local community groups, including the Ashgrove Historical Society, The Gap Community Association, Ashgrove Meals on Wheels, Ashgrove Climate Change Action Group and environmental group Save Our Waterways Now. She is also Patron of The Gap State High School P&C Committee and The Gap Little Athletics.
Kate firmly believes in education for all as the driver of a strong economy. She also has a strong interest in environmental and housing policy.
Kate is a member of Amnesty International, The Fred Hollows Foundation and World Vision.
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| Representing your concerns in Parliament | |
Serves in Parliament Since being elected Kate has been promoted to Deputy Government Whip. Kate has delivered more than 30 speeches on issues including climate change, education, affordable housing and protecting Brisbane Forest Park. At the request of students from Mt St Michael’s College she gave a speech about the erosion of sand dunes. Kate also serves on the Scrutiny of Legislation Committee and the Broadcast of Parliament Select Committee.
Kate stays in touch with the community by conducting regular Mobile Offices throughout the year and makes time each week to meet with constituents in her office. She also regularly visits elderly constituents in their homes.
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Through her electorate office in the heart of Ashgrove’s shopping district, Kate has dealt with more than 1200 constituent enquiries on a range of issues and provided Justice of the Peace services to a further 1,000. Kate also provides a photocopying service to numerous local groups, including Probus, Neighbourhood Watch, The Gap Netball Club, the Adult Literacy Centre, Ashgrove Historical Society, St Johns Wood Scout Group, Taylor Range Brownies and Scouts, Oakleigh Scouts, Dorrington Park Hockey Club, the Birth Centre Association, Alderley Kindergarten and many more.
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