16 Facts About Michelle Landry

Michelle Leanne Landry is an Australian politician who has been a member of the House of Representatives since the 2013 federal election, representing the Division of Capricornia.

Michelle Landry is a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland, and sits with the Nationals in federal parliament.

Michelle Landry was educated at Hall State School and Rockhampton Girls Grammar.

From 1978 to 1985 Michelle Landry worked as a pathology and medical biochemistry laboratory assistant.

Michelle Landry ran a local bookkeeping business from 1999 to 2009.

Michelle Landry contested the seat of Capricornia for the first time in the 2010 federal election.

Michelle Landry was reelected in the 2016, the 2019 and the 2022 federal elections.

In February 2018, Michelle Landry became the National Party's Chief Whip in the House of Representatives.

Michelle Landry was replaced by Damian Drum following her appointment as an assistant minister.

Michelle Landry was additionally appointed Assistant Minister for Northern Australia in February 2020; and held both positions until May 2022, following the appointment of the Albanese ministry.

In November 2014, Michelle Landry claimed to the media that she, her daughter, and son-in-law, had been targeted with bullying and intimidation by representatives from the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union.

Michelle Landry did not make an official complaint about the alleged harassment to police or the union.

Michelle Landry said that if she had any evidence, she should have taken it to the police.

Michelle Landry's comments prompted senior government ministers to defend the Coalition Federal Government's performance, including Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, National Party leader, Barnaby Joyce, and Industry Minister Christopher Pyne.

Michelle Landry is a strong backer of the controversial Adani Carmichael coal mine project.

Michelle Landry owns properties in Griffith in Canberra and Lammermoor in Queensland.