Terry Young
LNP Federal

Deputy Chair, Employment, Education and Training Committee

Marginal

3.1% Margin

Elected 2019

6 years

Member for Longman (QLD)

Federal - QLD

Terry was born in 1968 in Brisbane. He grew up in Kallangur as one of three boys, where his father was a journalist and newspaper editor and his mother was a school teacher. Terry attended Dakabin State High School, which he left at age 15 to work as a garage attendant, factory hand, and storeperson.

Terry joined Chandlers, an appliance chain, as a sales assistant in 1988 and by 1991, was the manager of its Caboolture store. He worked for Phillips Electronics and Car Audio between 1996 and 2...

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Committees

  • Employment, Education and Training
  • Procedure
  • Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
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First Speech in Parliament

31 July 2019

# Small Business Support # Education Reform # Community Engagement

Personal Journey and Values

  • Grew up in Kallangur, Queensland, with a strong family background in public service and journalism.
  • Emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability in his life and political journey.
  • Values the lessons learned from both victories and losses in his electoral campaigns.

Focus on Small Businesses and Employment

  • Advocates for small business empowerment in Longman, highlighting their role in the community and local economy.
  • Discusses challenges facing small businesses due to restrictive industrial relations laws and online competition.
  • Pledges to combat unemployment rates that exceed the national average by supporting local enterprises.

Education and Ideological Balance

  • Calls for a balanced education system that presents multiple viewpoints, avoiding indoctrination.
  • Advocates for personal responsibility in environmental protection, opposing fear-based climate education.
  • Stresses the importance of teaching children about various ideologies to encourage critical thinking.

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Terry Young represents the electorate of Longman (QLD) in the Australian Parliament.

Terry Young is a member of the Liberal National Party.

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In Parliament

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

Longman Electorate: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Australian Federal Parliament β€’ House of Reps β€’ 26 March

AI Summary

  • Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has significantly affected the Longman Electorate.
  • MPs emphasise the need for immediate support and resources for recovery.
  • Community resilience and long-term rebuilding efforts are key focuses.

ADJOURNMENT

Federal Election

Australian Federal Parliament β€’ House of Reps β€’ 11 February

AI Summary

  • Discussion on the upcoming Federal Election and its implications.
  • Analysis of key issues and policies that may influence voter decisions.
  • Concerns raised regarding electoral integrity and participation rates.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 8 June 2025

Telecommunications

πŸ“‘ Telstra Mobile Network Maintenance in Narangba πŸ“± Telstra has advised that it will be carrying out maintenance on its mobile tower servicing Narangba between 9 and 12 June. During this time, Telstra mobile coverage may be reduced temporarily, with short periods of disruption expected while the upgrade work takes place. πŸ“² Landline, NBN, and mobile services from other providers will not be impacted. Tips for staying connected during the outage: Telstra users can switch on Wi-Fi Calling to continue making and receiving calls while connected to Wi-Fi Businesses are encouraged to ensure their EFTPOS terminals are connected to their NBN or Wi-Fi to avoid issues with transactions For the latest updates on this planned outage, visit: πŸ”— https://www.telstra.com.au/outages #Narangba #Tels...
Open Post

Posted on Facebook • 7 June 2025

⛔️ Missing Mail on Bribie Island? πŸ“¬ Australia Post is currently investigating several reports of mail not being delivered to residents living on Bribie Island. If you haven’t been receiving your mail, please get in touch with the office via email and provide your details. We will pass the information on to Australia Post to assist with their investigation. You can reach the office by email at terry.young.mp@aph.gov.au. We are in contact with Australia Post about this issue and will provide an update as soon as more information becomes available. #BribieIsland #AustraliaPost #MissingMail #auspost
Open Post

Posted on LinkedIn • 3 February 2025

Vision Builders 2025 Our first Vision Builders breakfast commences on the 18th of February at 6.30am and you are invited to attend. You're Invited! Connecting Community in a "Non-political" environment. Vision Builders is a forum to connect local businesses, community, and sporting groups and the program brings together people from all walks of life who are working for the betterment of our local community. Cost: $15 per person (this is not a political fundraiser, this just covers the co...
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Posted on LinkedIn • 29 January 2025

Energy Electricity Market Renewables Small Business Industry

BACK SMALL BUSINESS Business conditions in Australia are collapsing. Sadly, for many family-owned businesses, last year was the worst calendar year on record for business insolvencies. One of the main contributors to this is that electricity prices for small businesses have risen by up to 52 percent. The number of businesses not able to pay their invoices is also at record highs and has more than doubled in the past year. We will be unashamedly pro small business, delivering reforms to help...
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