Jason Hunt

Jason E. Hunt (born 3 January 1970) is an Australian politician who served as the Labor member for Caloundra in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 2020 to 2024.^[1][2]

Jason E. Hunt MP
Member of the Queensland Parliament for Caloundra
In office 31 October 2020 – 26 October 2024
Preceded by	Mark McArdle
Succeeded by	Kendall Morton
Personal details
Born	Jason E Hunt (1970-01-03) 3 January 1970 (age 55)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Labor
Alma mater	Queensland University of Technology
Website	www.jasonhuntmp.com

After contesting in both the 2015 and 2017 elections, Hunt won the seat of Caloundra at the 2020 election, succeeding retiring LNP member Mark McArdle, and defeating the new LNP challenger Stuart Coward. It became the first time a Labor candidate had won the seat of Caloundra.^[3][4][5]

Career

Prior to election, Hunt served in the Australian Regular Army in the 2/14th Light Horse Regiment from 1988 to 1994 where he earned The Australian Defence Medal and The National Medal. He then went on to serve as a Custodial Corrective Officer for the Queensland Department of Corrective Services for 21 years.^[6]