David Janetzki
Australian politician
David Carl Janetzki (born 28 June 1978) is an Australian politician and since November 2024, the current Treasurer of Queensland. He was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly, representing the seat of Toowoomba South for the Liberal National Party at a Toowoomba South state by-election in July 2016.
Early life and education
Janetzki was born in Toowoomba and raised on the family dairy farm between Brymaroo and Jondaryn, located on the Darling Downs. His German ancestors settled in the Darling Downs in the late 1800s.
His father is a stalwart of the agriculture show movement and is currently the Darling Downs Sub-Chamber President.
Janetzki attended small country schools, including Acland State School and Jondaryan State School. He later graduated from Concordia Lutheran College as School Captain, Head Boarder Boy and First XI Cricket Captain.
Janetzki studied economics and law degrees (honours) from the University of Queensland. He also holds an A.Mus.A (Piano).
Legal career
Janetzki worked at law firms ClarkeKann, Corrs Chambers Westgarth and in London with ManpowerGroup.
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