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Bert van Manen
Deputy Opposition Whip
Liberal NationalForde, QLDIncumbent
Biography
Background and political history
Mortgage-broker Bert van Manen flipped Forde for the LNP in 2010. Former Chief Government Whip (2015-18), he is now Deputy Opposition Whip, lobbying for Logan manufacturing precincts and Mount Lindesay Hwy duplication.
Policy Positions
Key issues and stances
Infrastructure
Highway upgrade
Four-lane Mt Lindesay Hwy to Beaudesert.
Industry
Logan jobs
E-commerce logistics hub incentives.
Sport
Grassroots
Greenbank AFL & rugby complex funding.
Voting History
Recent votes on key legislation
Climate Change Bill 2022
2022-08-04NO
Opposed 43 % target
NACC Bill 2022
2022-11-30YES
Supported commission
Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023
2023-06-15YES
Backed social-housing fund
Election History
Past election results
| Year | Electorate | Result | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Forde | Won | 60.1% |
| 2019 | Forde | Won | 60.6% |
Contact Information
Get in touch with Bert van Manen