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Luke Howarth
Shadow Minister for Defence Industry
Liberal NationalPetrie, QLDIncumbent
Biography
Background and political history
Former small-business owner Luke Howarth has wrestled coastal Petrie four times since 2013. As Shadow Defence Industry Minister he promotes AUKUS supply-chain opportunities in Brisbane's north and co-chairs the Parliamentary Friends of PTSD Awareness.
Policy Positions
Key issues and stances
Defence
Sovereign build
SME grants for combat-system integration in Narangba.
Mental Health
Veterans & first responders
National PTSD clinic funding model.
Climate
Gas transition
Supports Scarborough LNG and CCS.
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
AUKUS Submarine Industry Bill 2025
2025-03-12YES
Fast-tracked local jobs quotas
Election History
Past election results
| Year | Electorate | Result | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Petrie | Won | 53.1% |
| 2019 | Petrie | Won | 54.6% |
Contact Information
Get in touch with Luke Howarth
Phone
(07) 3284 8008Website
Visit official websiteOffice Address
Level 1, 40 Hornibrook Esp, Clontarf QLD 4019