Don Brown (Australian politician)

Donald Jon Brown (born 3 January 1981) is an Australian politician. He served as the Labor member for Capalaba in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2015 until his defeat at the 2024 Queensland state election.^[1][2]

Don Brown
Queensland Government Chief Whip
In office 11 December 2017 – 26 October 2024
Premier	Annastacia Palaszczuk
Preceded by	Chris Whiting
Succeeded by	Mark Boothman
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Capalaba
In office 31 January 2015 – 26 October 2024
Preceded by	Steve Davies
Succeeded by	Russell Field
Personal details
Born	(1981-01-03) 3 January 1981 (age 44) Brisbane, Queensland
Political party	Labor
Alma mater	Queensland University of Technology
Occupation	Pathology scientist Union official
Website	www.donbrown.com.au

Early life

Prior to entering politics, Brown has studied applied science and law at Queensland University of Technology, and had worked as a pathology scientist, and as a union official for United Voice.^[3]

Political career

He served as the Chief Government Whip in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from December 2017 until October 2024.