Queensland MP Jimmy Sullivan Found Dead, By-Election Expected
A sudden and deeply unsettling development has emerged from Queensland politics, where independent Member of Parliament for Stafford, Jimmy Sullivan, has been found dead at an address in Brisbane’s north, sending shockwaves through the state’s political landscape and triggering an immediate wave of tributes and questions about the road ahead.
Authorities confirmed that police were called to a property in the suburb of Stafford late on Thursday night, where a man’s body was discovered. Officials have stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will now be prepared for the coroner as part of standard procedure. Sullivan was 44 years old.
Jimmy Sullivan had been a sitting member of the Queensland Parliament since 2020, representing the Stafford electorate, a seat he successfully retained in the 2024 state election. His political journey, however, took a dramatic turn last year when he was expelled from the Labor Party caucus amid internal party decisions and became an independent MP on the crossbench.
His removal from the party followed a period of intense political and personal scrutiny, including parliamentary tensions and disputes over his return to duties. Despite this, Sullivan remained active in public life and continued to serve his constituency.
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News of his death has prompted immediate reactions from across the political spectrum. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli described the news as something that would shock many across the state, extending condolences to Sullivan’s family, friends and local community. Opposition leaders also expressed sympathy, acknowledging his years of service and the impact of his passing on colleagues who worked alongside him in parliament.
Beyond the political response, Sullivan’s career had been marked by both achievement and personal challenges. Before entering politics, he worked in legal and government roles, including as chief of staff to a senior state attorney-general. He was also known for his deep local ties to the Stafford community, where his family had long-standing roots.
His passing will now set in motion a formal by-election in the Stafford electorate, reshaping the political map in a key Brisbane seat at a time of broader political sensitivity across the state.
As investigations continue under the coroner’s process, attention remains focused on supporting those closest to him and understanding the full circumstances surrounding this sudden loss.
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