Simone Wilson | |
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Shadow Assistant Minister for Education | |
In office 15 December 2017 –31 October 2020 | |
Leader | Deb Frecklington |
Preceded by | New Position |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Pumicestone | |
In office 25 November 2017 –6 October 2020 | |
Preceded by | Rick Williams |
Succeeded by | Ali King |
Personal details | |
Born | Melbourne,Victoria | 20 February 1976
Political party | Liberal National Party |
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