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About Craig

Born and raised on a dairy farm in the Western District of Victoria, Craig relocated to Far North Queensland with his wife Rosalie in 2008 for the warmer tropical climate and spectacular landscape.
 

Prior to entering politics, Craig worked as an Ambulance Paramedic for 15 years. He has also dabbled in owning and running small businesses, and volunteered as a firefighter from the age of 17.

 

Craig was the regional representative for United Voice union whilst working as a paramedic in Cairns where he represented paramedics and emergency helicopter flight crews from Cardwell to Thursday Island. 
 

A keen gardener and handy-man, Craig often has several home renos on the go. Craig can also be found caravanning and exploring FNQ with his wife Rosalie and beloved King Charles Cavalier, Flik and Sulley.

Parliamentary Service

  • Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Seniors and Disability Services: 18 May 2023 - current

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  • Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships: 12 November 2020 - 18 May 2023
     

  • Minister for Fire and Emergency Services and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships: 12 May 2020 - 11 Nov 2020
     

  • Minister for Fire and Emergency Services: 12 Dec 2017 - 11 May 2020
     

  • Member, Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis Select Committee: 15 Sept - 24 Nov 2017
     

  • Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources Committee: 11 May 2016 - 24 Nov 2017
     

  • Member, Ethics Committee: 18 Feb 2016 - 24 Nov 2017
     

  • Temporary Deputy Speaker: 16 Feb 2016 - 14 Feb 2018
     

  • Member, Finance and Administration Committee: 27 March 2015 - 11 May 2016

Career

  • Ambulance Paramedic, 15 years

  • State Council Representative - United Voice Union (Paramedics), 4 years

  • Volunteer Firefighter, 20 years

  • Small business owner - Motel business and a self-employed locksmith

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