Phillip Thompson | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Herbert | |
Assumed office 18 May 2019 | |
Preceded by | Cathy O'Toole |
Personal details | |
Born | Armidale, New South Wales, Australia | 7 May 1988
Political party | Liberal (federal) |
Other political affiliations | Liberal National (state) |
Residence(s) | Townsville, Queensland |
Awards |
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Website | philthompson |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 2006–2012 |
Unit | 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment |
Battles/wars | Operation Astute War in Afghanistan |
Phillip Bruce Thompson (born 7 May 1988) is an Australian politician. His party is the Liberal National Party of Queensland and he sits with the Liberal Party in federal parliament.
He is a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Division of Herbert.[1] He was first elected in the 2019 Australian federal election.
Prior to entering politics, Thompson was Queensland Young Australian of the Year.[2]
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