Nikki Anne Boyd (born 20 May 1983) is an Australian politician. She has been the

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member for

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in the

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since 2015.

Early life

Prior to entering politics, Boyd was a lead organiser for the

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trade union, and an early childhood educator.

Political career

She was first elected the member for the seat of

at 2015 election with a 21.3% swing. She was re-elected with swings to her in 2017 election and 2020 election. Boyd served as the Deputy Government Whip in the

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from 2017 to 2020. In May 2020, Boyd was appointed as the Assistant Minister to the Deputy Premier and Health. Following the

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, she was appointed as the Assistant Minister for Local Government in the Third Palaszczuk Ministry. After

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succeeded Annastacia Palaszczuk as Premier in December 2023, she was appointed as the Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery and the Minister for Corrective Services.

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1983 births Living people Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Queensland Trade unionists from Queensland 21st-century Australian politicians Women members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly 21st-century Australian women politicians {{Australia-Labor-Queensland-MP-stub

Early life

Political career

See also

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