Warren Entsch
Special Envoy for the Great Barrier Reef (Opposition)
Biography
Background and political history
Vietnam veteran and crocodile-farmer Warren Entsch has been the colourful voice of Far North Queensland since 1996 (with one term out 2007-10). A moderate on LGBTIQ+ rights and medicinal-cannabis access, he serves as Opposition Envoy for the Great Barrier Reef, pushing crown-of-thorn eradication, reef-credit markets and Cape York tourism infrastructure.
Policy Positions
Key issues and stances
Reef
Practical stewardship
Funding for gully remediation & water-quality science.
Infrastructure
Cape York roads
Sealing Peninsula Developmental Rd by 2027.
Climate
Tech focus
Blue-carbon mangrove offsets & CCS trials.
Voting History
Recent votes on key legislation
Climate Change Bill 2022
Opposed 43 % target
NACC Bill 2022
Supported integrity commission
Great Barrier Reef (Restoration) Bill 2024
Backed reef-credit scheme
Election History
Past election results
| Year | Electorate | Result | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Leichhardt | Won | 52.6% |
| 2019 | Leichhardt | Won | 54.1% |
Contact Information
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