Celebrating 60 Years of Service: A Tribute to John Turner’s Dedication to the Community
Media Release Celebrating 60 Years of Service: A Tribute to John Turner’s Dedication to the Community The Member for Ipswich West, Wendy Bourne MP, was proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements and unwavering dedication of John Turner, who has marked a remarkable 60 years of service as a Justice of the Peace. “John Turner’s long […]
Ipswich West from Jordan to Bourne – Reflections on the 100th Woman Elected to Queensland Parliament
The journey of women in politics has been long and challenging, marked by both milestones and struggles for equality. Queensland’s first female member of the Legislative Assembly, Irene Longman, was elected to represent Bulimba in 1929. Yet, it wasn’t until 1966 that another woman, Vi Jordan, was elected to the seat of Ipswich West […]
