David Kempton | |
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Member of the Queensland Parliament for Cook | |
In office 24 March 2012 –31 January 2015 | |
Preceded by | Jason O'Brien |
Succeeded by | Billy Gordon |
Personal details | |
Political party | Liberal National Party |
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