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13 Facts About Amy MacMahon

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Amy MacMahon was born on 7 June 1986 and is an Australian politician and sociologist.

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Amy MacMahon was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland representing South Brisbane for the Queensland Greens.

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Amy MacMahon has a PhD in sociology and worked as a teacher and lecturer before entering politics.

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At the 2020 state election, MacMahon won the seat of South Brisbane from Labor's Jackie Trad, becoming the second Greens member in parliament alongside Michael Berkman.

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In 2011, Amy MacMahon spent 12 months in Bangladesh completing some community work.

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Amy MacMahon holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Science, as well as a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Queensland.

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Amy MacMahon worked as an English teacher, and a sociology lecturer at UQ.

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Amy MacMahon worked with Ipswich City Council on community engagement.

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Amy MacMahon contested against Labor's deputy premier Jackie Trad in South Brisbane during the 2017 Queensland state election, achieving 34.4 per cent of primary votes and 46.4 per cent after preferences.

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At the 2020 state election, Amy MacMahon defeated Trad for the seat of South Brisbane, achieving 37.9 per cent of the primary vote, overtaking Trad on 34.4 per cent.

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Amy MacMahon received a two-candidate-preferred vote of 55.3 per cent once preferences had been delivered.

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Amy MacMahon became the second Greens member currently in the state parliament, with Michael Berkman in the seat of Maiwar.

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On 12 February 2024, Amy MacMahon was involved in a serious car crash in Kangaroo Point, suffering head and suspected spinal injuries.