Mark Bailey
ALP QLD

Shadow Minister for Health and Ambulance Services

Very Safe

10.6% Margin

Elected 2015

11 years

Member for Miller

QLD

Mark was born in 1968 in the Gold Coast.

Following his schooling, Mark completed a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History, at the University of Queensland, as well as a graduate Diploma of Teaching, also at the University of Queensland. He subsequently began work as a high school teacher, teaching in history and drama. Mark is also a former environmental and anti-nuclear campaigner who has advocated on matters concerning climate change, renewable energy targets, and electric vehicles.

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  • Shadow Minister for Mental Health
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First Speech in Parliament

2 June 2015

# Education # Environmental Sustainability # Justice System # Workers' Rights # Renewable Energy # Transport Infrastructure # Community Engagement # Public Health # Local Development # Social Equity

Personal Background and Values

  • Represents Yeerongpilly, reflecting on its diverse community and previous Labor leaders.
  • Inspired by Gough Whitlam and Gandhi; from a single-parent, working-class family.
  • Committed to fighting for education, health, justice, and workers’ rights.

Current Issues and Policy Focus

  • Advocates for a fair justice system and equal treatment under the law.
  • Urges for better education targeting disadvantaged groups and a well-resourced system.
  • Stresses the importance of environmental protection and renewable energy transition.

Future Agenda and Political Goals

  • Pledges to work with community groups for improved local services and infrastructure.
  • Aims to address transport issues in South-East Queensland, focusing on affordability and capacity.
  • Supports the restoration of community rights in local development processes and opposes pro-developer policies.

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Mark Bailey represents the electorate of Miller in the Queensland Parliament.

Mark Bailey is a member of the Australian Labor Party.

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Media Releases

Two companies issued grants under coastal shipping grant program

Media Release • 8 December 2023

Transport and Infrastructure Freight and Logistics Economy Cruise Industry Maritime Regional Development Government Grants

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The Palaszczuk Government has approved grants to two companies, Tn Marine Pty Ltd and ASP Ship Management Pty Ltd, under the Coastal Shipping Grants Program to revitalize Queensland's coastal shipping industry and create 12 new maritime jobs.

Queensland Rail’s biggest ever station upgrade program ‘shovel ready’ with a commitment to keeping customers moving

Media Release • 7 December 2023

Disability Tertiary Education Schools and Teaching Public Transport - Buses

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Queensland Rail is set to start a major accessibility upgrade construction at six train stations, including Morningside, Lindum, Banyo, Buranda, Bundamba, and Burpengary stations. Customers are advised to plan their travel as shuttle buses will be provided during the temporary closures.

In Parliament

YOUTH JUSTICE (CIRCUIT BREAKER) AMENDMENT BILL

Introduction

Queensland Parliament • 25 June

Health Cancer Health Sector Budget Secondary Healthcare

AI Summary

  • Criticises the Crisafulli government's budget as detrimental to health services, highlighting broken election promises and a crisis in outpatient waitlists.
  • Accuses the government of prioritising self-promotion over essential funding for healthcare, particularly in regional areas, where the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme fails to meet needs.
  • Calls out the lack of transparency and delays in infrastructure projects, contrasting the government's claims with the reality of funding and timelines for promised hospital expansions.

SPECIAL ADJOURNMENT

Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill

Queensland Parliament • 4 June

Roads - Safety

AI Summary

  • The bill is described as a 'colossal mess' with 122 last-minute amendments undermining its integrity.
  • Labor supports safe e-mobility but cannot back the bill due to its deficiencies in addressing illegal devices and rider safety.
  • Criticism is aimed at the Minister for Transport for poor performance and lack of public consultation on the amendments.
  • The government is accused of abusing parliamentary processes and failing to consider the impacts on Queenslanders.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 20 August 2026

Threats to de-fund community groups who help the vulnerable by Crisafulli Ministerial offices is just disgusting 😡 It could only have happened with Premier Crisafulli’s approval. The Premier must apologise and stop it immediately.
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Posted on Facebook • 19 August 2026

Health Secondary Healthcare

75,000 more people are languishing on the public hospital outpatient waitlist than at the last state election 😳🏥
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Posted on X • 6 May 2026

Roads - Safety

Bumbling @LNPQLD Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg… This is the Transport Minister who posted his own videos of him speeding while driving a car on his own social media platforms and was fined by @QldPolice for it 🤦‍♀️ #notthatbright
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Posted on X • 1 May 2026

Aloof so-called Health Minister @TimNichollsMP makes sure local Mackay MP @NigelDaltonMP isn’t there when he holds a Mackay media conference… you just couldn’t make it up! 🙄😂 #DaltonFreezeOutContinues
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Posted on LinkedIn • 20 August 2026

Threats to de-fund community groups who help the vulnerable by multiple state Ministerial offices is indefensible 😡 It could only have happened with Premier Crisafulli’s approval. The Premier should apologise and stop it immediately.
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Posted on LinkedIn • 19 August 2026

PA Hospital expansion initiated and funded by the former Steven Miles Government is starting to be revealed as scaffolding starts to disappear 😁👍🏥 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️
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