Joan Sheldon

Joan Mary Sheldon AM (born 29 April 1943) is an Australian politician. She was a Liberal Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1990 to 2004, representing the electorates of Landsborough (1990–1992) and then Caloundra (1992–2004). She was the state Liberal leader from 1991 to 1998, and served as Deputy Premier in the Borbidge government from 1996 to 1998.

The Honourable
Joan Sheldon
AM
26th Deputy Premier of Queensland
In office
19 February 1996 – 26 June 1998
PremierRob Borbidge
Preceded byTom Burns
Succeeded byJim Elder
Shadow Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations
In office
19 June 2000 – 17 February 2001
LeaderRob Borbidge
Preceded bySanto Santoro
Succeeded byVince Lester
42nd Treasurer of Queensland
In office
19 February 1996 – 26 June 1998
PremierRob Borbidge
Preceded byKeith De Lacy
Succeeded byDavid Hamill
Shadow Treasurer of Queensland
In office
2 November 1992 – 19 February 1996
LeaderRob Borbidge
Preceded byDoug Slack
Succeeded byDavid Hamill
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Queensland
In office
2 November 1992 – 19 February 1996
LeaderRob Borbidge
Preceded byBrian Littleproud
Succeeded byDavid Watson
Leader of the Queensland Liberal Party
Elections: 1992, 1995, 1998
In office
11 November 1991 – 23 June 1998
DeputyDavid Watson (1991–1992)
Santo Santoro (1992–1995)
Denver Beanland (1995–1998)
Preceded byDenver Beanland
Succeeded byDavid Watson
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Caloundra
Landsborough (1989–1992)
In office
28 July 1990 – 7 February 2004
Preceded byMike Ahern
Succeeded byMark McArdle
Personal details
Born (1943-04-29) 29 April 1943
Bundaberg, Queensland
Political partyLiberal Party
Alma materUniversity of Queensland
OccupationPhysiotherapist
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