KEY PRIORITIES

FOR ME ARE

Ensure federal funding of the Bruce Highway is restored to 80/20 to keep Queensland roads safe

Defend those who have defended us by implementing the Royal Commission recommendations to right wrongs

Programs for young people to grow their self-worth, teach lost values and prevent a cycle of crime

A Climate Army to respond to increased natural disasters

Youth Crime

As a mother herself, Ange is passionate about seeing better outcomes for young people and their families. The issue of youth crime is a growing one and she shares the Jacqui Lambie Network philosophy that young people belong in school, not prison.

We all need to be accountable for our conduct but rehabilitation is an important part of empowering change and giving back to the community. Ange wants to see the implementation of programs that
teach young people respect but also supports them to make positive changes in their lives.

Improved access to quality Health Services for all

Over half of people in Queensland live with a chronic health condition.

Accessing quality care is something that affects more than one in two Queenslanders in their daily lives and is something that substantially impacts on our quality of life.

Ange knows firsthand about surviving traumatic medical experiences in women’s health. Her concern is that health and quality mental health must be equitable for all. for advocate for women’s health,
mental health and allied health services.

Accessing quality medical and mental health care shouldn’t be dependent on where you live, how much you earn or your personal circumstances.

Who is Ange Harper?

Ange Harper is a true blue Aussie. Her childhood was spent growing up on a large Australian cattle and sheep property. In 1989, Ange joined the Australian Defence Force and started started her career in the same platoon as Jacqui, the new recruits trained together at Kapooka. A decade in the army followed, where her service included medical evacuations from army helicopters and looking after the health and wellbeing of ADF personnel.

After leaving the ADF, Ange pursued her dream of being a journalist, working with the AAP in the Canberra Press Gallery, and later as AAP Deputy Bureau Chief, National Technology Correspondent and State Finance Correspondent in Brisbane. Ange then moved into the private sector working as a consultant, with clients across a wide range of industries.

Ange has never lost her passion for supporting the veteran community, she is a Soldier On Ambassador and mentor, and actively supports the local RSL whenever she can. Her experience as an advocate for veterans has fired her determination to see the work
and the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide fully implemented.