Andrew Laming
Andrew is the federal Liberal member for the seat of Bowman in Queensland, and the secretary of the Coalition Parliamentary Economics Committee.
After graduating in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Queensland in 1990, Andrew undertook research at the Menzies School of Health Research in Darwin where he pioneered a breakthrough drug in the treatment of trachoma amongst Aboriginal children.
As well as working in indigenous health, Andrew’s strong commitment to humanitarian projects has seen him travel to Afghanistan were he worked clearing landmines, and to East Timor where he worked as a health planning specialist for the East Timor Transitional Authority.
His career has also included spells in finance and economic policy, including a period with the World Bank in Washington DC.
As well as being a doctor and surgeon, Andrew is also an avid sportsman and a tireless local community worker who knows the importance of practical benefits for local communities.
Articles by Andrew Laming
Making the connections with Labor’s NBN pork barrel
Queensland has been a notorious capital of gerrymander and pork-barrelling, but never anything quite like the NBN. For two elections…... Read more
Assange is no hero but he deserves a fair trial
If you break the law overseas, don’t expect government to bail you out. Julian Assange hasn’t been charged under any…... Read more
Stop the welfare to start closing the gap
Another year; another Closing the Gap Prime Minister’s report. More statistical improvements at the margins but the core issues evaded…... Read more
Cross border health issues must be resolved
For three months Australia’s world-class health system refused to treat Thornlands’ Della Johnson who has a rare vascular disease of…... Read more
No guilt, no shame in rejecting this tax, Australia
Apologies in advance to those with fixed views on a carbon tax. It is time the majority of Australians had…... Read more
Unions abandon their members on carbon
In search of mates for their unloved climate tax, Labor phoned a friend and the ACTU answered on The Punch…... Read more
Doomsayers are doomed to be proven wrong
Global economics rarely moves as fast as it has over the last twelve months. Inflation genie, global financial crisis and…... Read more
Rudd’s internet nanny plan targets the wrong enemy
We all want our kids to be safe online. Parents can’t be expected to monitor every click and it’s understandable…... Read more
The Rudd-free account of how we dodged the downturn
Australia’s momentary brush with recession is over. After less than twelve months we are now leading the world out of…... Read more
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I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
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