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Biography
Michelle Landry is an Australian politician who has been a member of the House of Representatives since the 2013 federal election, representing the Division of Capricornia. Landry served as the Assistant Minister for Children and Families (2018–2022) and as the Assistant Minister for Northern Australia (2020–2022) in the Morrison Government. She is a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland and sits with the Nationals in the federal parliament.
Early life
| Name | Michelle Landry |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Age | 60 years |
| Height | 1.68m |
Michelle Landry whose birth name is Michelle Leanne Martin was born on October 15, 1962 (age 60 years) in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. She had her lower education at Hall State School and Rockhampton Girls Grammar. From 1978 to 1985 Landry worked as a pathology and medical biochemistry laboratory assistant. From 1985 to 2007 she worked at the National Australia Bank. She ran a local bookkeeping business from 1999 to 2009.
Political career
Michelle Landry contested the seat of Capricornia for the first time in the 2010 federal election. Her opponent, long-term Labor MP Kirsten Livermore defeated her in a 54-46 two-party preferred vote; an 8% swing to the LNP. Following the retirement of Livermore in 2013, Landry won the seat in the 2013 federal election. She was reelected in both the 2016 federal election and the 2019 federal election.
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Landry became the National Party’s Chief Whip in the House of Representatives in February 2018. She was replaced by Damian Drum following her appointment as an assistant minister. In August 2018, Landry was appointed as the Assistant Minister for Children and Families in the Morrison Government.
She was additionally appointed Assistant Minister for Northern Australia in February 2020; and held both positions until May 2022, following the appointment of the Albanese ministry. Following the resignation of Bridget McKenzie, she is the National Party’s only female member of the ministry.
In November 2014, Landry claimed to the media that she, her daughter, and her son-in-law, had been targeted with bullying and intimidation by representatives from the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU). Landry did not make an official complaint about the alleged harassment to the police or the union.
The publicly aired allegations prompted the CFMEU’s district president, Stephen Smyth to demand Landry apologize to union members and Blackwater residents, and described the allegations as baseless. Smyth said the union was offended by Landry’s comments as it fights against bullying on a daily basis. He said that if she had any evidence, she should have taken it to the police.
In April 2016, Michelle Landry drew national attention when she repeatedly aired criticisms to the media about her own government being “wishy-washy. Her comments prompted senior government ministers to defend the Coalition Federal Government’s performance, including Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, National Party leader, Barnaby Joyce, and Industry Minister Christopher Pyne.
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Questions were raised after Adani attended a fundraiser for Michelle Landry’s 2019 federal election campaign and made donations of $60,800 to the Liberal and National Parties. Landry is a strong backer of the controversial Adani Carmichael coal mine project.
Husband
Michelle Landry is married to her longtime partner Mr. Landry, they had their wedding in Australia. Her partner is a private person and they have two children together. However, when it comes to Michelle Landry’s weight and height, she stands at an appealing height of 1.68m and has a good body weight which suits her personality. As of 2022, Michelle Landry and her husband Landry are still married and have two daughters.
Michelle Landry net worth
How much is Michelle Landry worth? Michelle Landry net worth is estimated at around $2 million. Her main source of income is from her primary work as a politician and businesswoman. Michelle Landry’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $250,000 dollars annually. Her remarkable achievements have earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. She is one of the richest and most influential politicians in Australia.