Mandy Johnstone | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Townsville | |
In office 21 March 2009 –23 March 2012 | |
Preceded by | Mike Reynolds |
Succeeded by | John Hathaway |
Personal details | |
Born | Townsville,Queensland,Australia | 30 September 1972
Political party | Labor |
Alma mater | James Cook University |
Occupation | Consultant |
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