Wednesday 29 January, 2020
LNP Leader Deb Frecklington has welcomed the selection of Laura Gerber as her party’s candidate for the Currumbin by-election.
Laura, 35, is a Currumbin local, a mum-of-two and a lawyer.
She works for the Queensland Health Ombudsman and was previously a federal prosecutor, helping to convict people smugglers and child exploitation offenders.
“The LNP promised the people of Currumbin an outstanding candidate and we have delivered,” Ms Frecklington said.
“Laura is a hugely talented young woman who is passionate about her community.
“She understands the big issues that matter in Currumbin, like improving education and fast-tracking M1 upgrades.
“The LNP has the right policies for Currumbin and a great candidate in Laura.”
Laura’s daughter attends Elanora State School and her husband is employed by the Gold Coast’s Neumann Group. She supports the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary as a National Trust member and is also a member of Currumbin RSL and Currumbin SLSC.
“Currumbin and the Gold Coast are not priorities for Labor,” Laura said.
“Only the LNP has a plan to fix the M1 and build a Second M1.
“And only the LNP is committed to improving education by decluttering the curriculum and air-conditioning every state school on the Gold Coast.”
LNP Party President David Hutchison welcomed Laura’s selection.
“I’m very proud to confirm Laura as the LNP’s candidate for Currumbin,” Mr Hutchison said.
“It’s clear that only the LNP has the people and the plan that Queensland needs.”