| Toowong Ward Queensland — Brisbane City Council | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1994 |
| Abolished | 2016 |
| Namesake | Toowong |
Toowong Ward was a Brisbane City Council ward covering Toowong and surrounding suburbs. Toowong Ward was established for the 1994 election, largely replacing the second incarnation of Paddington Ward. [1] The ward was then abolished for the 2016 election, with it largely replaced by the third incarnation of Paddington Ward. [1]
| Image | Member | Party | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Judy Magub | Liberal | 26 March 1994 – 2007 | ||
 | Peter Matic | Liberal | 2007 – 26 July 2008 | Successfully contested new Paddington Ward at 2016 election following Toowong Ward's abolishment. [1] | |
| Liberal National | 26 July 2008 – 19 March 2016 |
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