AustraliaLocal AssemblyLiberal National PartyQueensland · MackayMember of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
Nigel Dalton
Profile
Nigel Dalton is an Australian politician and former police officer currently serving as the Member for Mackay in the Queensland Legislative Assembly. Elected in 2024, he achieved a historic victory as the first Liberal National Party representative to hold the seat in over a century. Before entering politics, Dalton served for 22 years in the Queensland Police Service, specializing in crime prevention and community engagement, following an earlier career with the Royal Ulster Constabulary in Northern Ireland and the Dorset Police in England. His political priorities include addressing youth crime, improving healthcare services, and managing cost-of-living pressures in his electorate.
Details
- Born
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Birth place
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Education
- Technical college (electronics)
- Career
- Police officer (Royal Ulster Constabulary, Dorset Police, Queensland Police Service), Crime Prevention Coordinator
