At the Queensland Labor Conference in 2022, Annastacia Palaszczuk recognised our long-term members for their time, contribution, advocacy and volunteering. Congratulations to all recipients.
Labor’s strength is their people and the grass roots level support of our members. Our Labor community is stronger for the following people, and we thank them for their dedication. If you would like to join our branch, click here.
Mary-Anne O’Neill – Life Member
Served on branch executives, electoral college & administrative committee.
ASU delegate State & National conferences
Member Labor Women’s Network
Member Kallangur 2009 & 2012
Advocate for promoting female representation in Union & Parliament
Daniel Stewart – Life Member
Branch President, Secretary & Treasurer for several branches.
FEC delegate
Councillor for Gympie Regional Council
Well regarded and his knowledge is invaluable
Heavily involved in State and Federal elections
Jim Snee – Life Member
Joined Greenslopes branch in 1977, transferred to the Gympie branch in 2021 and meets with the Cooloola Coast group
Held many branch committee and policy committee positions
Involved in the re-write of Party Rules after federal intervention of Queensland ALP which led to election of Goss government 1989
John Taylor – Long Service Certificate
Member for 25 years
Joined Narangba branch in 1997, transferred to the Gympie branch in 2022
Served for many years as Delegate to State Conference and Executive for National Council
Campaigned heavily for “Not for Sale” (2005) and “Work Choices” (2013) campaigns and at State and Federal elections.
Jamie Kerr – Long Service Certificate
Member for 25 years
Joined in 1997, very active in Park Ridge, Jimboomba, Kawana and Maroochydore branches. Transferred to Gympie in 2020.
Regular attendee and contributor to Gympie branch meetings. His experience in running branch administration and campaigns is well regarded
Attends Cooloola Cove meetings to garner support for the Gympie & Wide Bay electorates
Faye Kerr – Certificate of Merit
Member for 15 years
Joined Kawana branch 2007, transferred to Maroochydore branch 2013.
Joined Gympie branch 2021, also meets with the Cooloola Cove group
Supported State and Federal campaigns in each branch. In her 80’s Faye is still dedicated to the cause
Dawn Doyle – Dedicated Service Award
Member for 33 years
Unwavering support together with her late husband – hosting branch meetings in their home, fund raising and placing Labor signs in their yard during every election campaign
Even though Dawn’s health is frail – at 89 years young she still follows what is happening in the branch updates
David Martin – Certificate of Merit
Member for 15 years
Joined NZ’s Labour party aged 15
Joined Queensland Labor Alexander Hills/Capalaba branch in 2008. Transferred to Gympie branch in 2017
Very active and hard-working member especially during 2015 & 2016 campaigns.
Enthusiastic volunteer for State and Federal elections for Gympie & Wide Bay electorates
Lachlan Anderson for Gympie 