Welcome to the homepage of James Lister MP, Member for Southern Downs
As your representative, I am committed and greatly humbled to be serving our community’s needs both in the electorate of Southern Downs and also in the Parliament of Queensland.
As your voice, I am committed to working with the Government and fighting for the Southern Downs Electorates fair share.
James Lister MP
Latest News
James speaks on the Regional Planning Interests (Condamine Alluvium) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
Wednesday, 24 June 2026 I rise to make my contribution on the bill before us, the Regional Planning Interests (Condamine Alluvium) and Other LegislationAmendment Bill 2026. This bill introduces unparalleled,
James speaks on the Education and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 24 June 2026 I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the education bill. I acknowledge the work of the committee in examining the bill, and I
Media Announcement: Care Goondiwindi Neighbourhood Centre
11 October 2024 The LNP has today committed $2 million towards a new Care Goondiwindi Neighbourhood Centre in Southern Downs if elected this month. A new, purpose-built neighbourhood centre will enable Care Goondiwindi to
James speaks on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide
Yesterday afternoon, the final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide was released. As the LNP’s shadow minister for veterans and a former Australian Defence Force officer