David Littleproud — Member for Maranoa
At a glance
| Tracker status | Current MP; Previous Agriculture minister (Coalition, to May 2022) |
| Export role | Nationals voice for QLD processors; opposed live sheep 2028 ban; advocated John Dee & ACC China reinstatement (last two plants, Dec 2024) |
| Electorate | Maranoa (QLD) — +24.0% 2PP; heart of suspended abattoir country |
| Key outcome (verified) | Nov 2020 lobster WTO/trace-metals response as Ag minister; 2024 repeal promise on sheep (ABC) |
- Federal opposition on meat and crustacean — aligns with Perrett / Crisafulli state LNP.
Quick facts
- Party: Nationals (LNP ticket in Queensland)
- Electorate: Maranoa — safe Nationals
- Role: MP; former Deputy PM and Agriculture Minister (Morrison government)
- Background: Chinchilla; agribusiness; Queensland; long Nationals figure
- State footprint: QLD beef, sheep, and export meatworks
Export & agriculture role (tracker)
| Issue | Role | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| China abattoirs | Pressed for John Dee (Warwick) & ACC (Brisbane) restoration | 2020–2024 | Meat · QLD |
| Live sheep ban | Vowed repeal if Coalition won 2025 — not achieved | 2024 | Meat |
| Rock lobster (Nov 2020) | Ag minister — WTO, metal trace dispute rhetoric | 2020–2022 | Crustacean |
| 10th plant suspension | Comment on Teys Naracoorte (Jan 2022) | 2022 | Verified — ABC |
Portfolio & career
| Period | Position |
|---|---|
| 2022– | Opposition; Nationals leadership roles |
| 2021–2022 | Agriculture Minister (Morrison) |
| 2016– | MP Maranoa |
Allies & rivals
- Key allies: Tony Perrett; David Crisafulli; Cattle Australia / AMIC (sector quotes)
- Known rivals: Murray Watt (sheep ban); federal Labor trade team
Chronology (export-related)
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12 | Final QLD abattoirs restored to China | Verified — Maranoa electorate |
| 2024-05 | Opposed Watt sheep 2028 decision | Verified |
| 2022-01 | Comment on 10th China abattoir suspension | Verified |
| 2020-11-02 | Lobster inspection crisis — Ag minister | Verified |
| 2021-05 – 2022-05 | Agriculture minister | Morrison era |
| 2025-05 | Re-elected | Verified |