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Episode 233

233: Deb Frecklington's journey as farmer, mother, lawyer, & LNP leader

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I met Deb Frecklington at Beef Week in Rockhampton this year at a cocktail party, and before she knew it, I'd roped her into sharing her story for the first time like this. Deb is a proud Queenslander who grew up on a cattle property. She's worn many hats throughout her career including producer, and, politician. Amongst it all, she's a mum to three girls. Deb has served as the Leader of the Opposition, and the Shadow Minister for Agriculture just to name a few roles. She's currently the State Member for Nanango and Shadow Minister for Energy and the Cost of Living, Shadow Minister for Water and the Construction of Dams and Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing. It's a mouthful, and a handful, but throughout her career and humble beginnings, her values have been quite simple. Family has always been her driving force. This isn't a chat about politics (thank god!), this is a conversation about Deb's personal journey including her love of the land, her passion for encouraging rural women to follow their dreams, and her remarkable family journey. This is her story. Click HERE to shop.

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