Queensland election 2024: Meet the Greek Australian candidates vying for a spot

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With Queensland’s 2024 State General Election coming up on Saturday, October 26, The Greek Herald has compiled a list of all the candidates of Greek heritage who will be in the running.

Voting options include in person and assisted voting for those eligible.

The three Greek Australians vying for places in the following electorates are:

Algester

  • George Maris, One Nation Candidate

Maryborough

  • John Barounis, LNP Candidate

Springwood

  • Susanna Damianopoulos, LNP Candidate

*Please note the above list includes the names of those who are recognised as Greek. If you know someone else, please email us at greek@foreignlanguage.com.au.

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