Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson is an Australian politician who has served as a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for the seat of Maroochydore since 1992. As the longest-serving woman in the Liberal National Party, she made history in 2012 by becoming the first female Speaker of the Queensland Parliament, a position she held until 2015. Throughout her career, she has held various shadow ministerial portfolios, including roles in health, transport, and community development. Educated in journalism and organizational leadership, Simpson transitioned into politics after a successful career as a journalist. She is known for her advocacy for women in leadership and her involvement in the merger that formed the Liberal National Party of Queensland.