Independently Owned, Locally Grown, Community Loved
When Michelle Landry first ran for federal office in 2010, it wasn’t part of a lifelong political ambition; it was a leap of faith encouraged by others who saw leadership potential in her before she saw it herself. Today, she stands as a five-term Federal Member for Capricornia, driven by a deep commitment to serving rural and regional Australia.
Raised in Rockhampton, by parents who owned a casket agency in William Street, Michelle started out in banking, working for the NAB for 22 years before launching her own bookkeeping business. Her political career began thirteen years ago and has been the highlight of her working life.
With a steady hand Michelle has held a volatile seat for five terms, as the first conservative to have won the seat of Capricornia more than once and held it against the swing in government.
“It continues to be an honour and privilege to be the Member for Capricornia,” Michelle says.
“Being a federal politician, I am an advocate for my community and I fight daily for improved infrastructure and putting rural and regional Australia front and centre of policy makers.”
“I get on well with people and I treat being a politician more as a lifestyle than a job. I love having the success of getting major infrastructure and wins for constituents who are in need.”
Living on the beautiful Capricorn Coast, Michelle balances her impactful work with gardening, reading, and enjoying her grandson and family.
Describe your personality in three words:
Compassionate, driven, hard working
What message would you share with your younger self & women dreaming big today?
Looking back, I would tell my younger self that as women, we carry an incredible, latent strength a 'peak' potential that is sometimes just waiting for a spark to ignite it.
While I’ve learned the immense value of mentors and allies who champion our progress, I want young women to know this: You don’t have to wait for a seat to be offered or for someone else to discover your talent. Trust that your voice is necessary, your ambition is a virtue, and your capability is already within you.
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