John Allan Kingston (7 July 1935 – 17 June 2024) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1998 to 2003, representing the electorate of Maryborough.[1]
Dr. John Kingston | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Maryborough | |
| In office 13 June 1998 – 24 March 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Dollin |
| Succeeded by | Chris Foley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Allan Kingston 7 July 1935 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 17 June 2024 (aged 88) Maryborough, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Independent (1996–97; since 1999) |
| Other political affiliations | Pauline Hanson's One Nation (1997–1999) |
| Spouse | Pahninh Silasack |
| Occupation | Management company director (Kingston Rural Management & Supply) Pharmacy chain director (Kingston Pharmacies) |
| Profession | Businessman politician |
Kingston was born in Brisbane. He first came to state parliament one of the 11 One Nation candidates elected at the 1998 state election. However, Kingston broke with his party less than a year later and sat as an independent from February 1999. He was re-elected at the 2001 state election before resigning midway through his term in March 2003 citing poor health.[1]
Prior to entering state politics, Kingston was a Maryborough City councillor.[1] He was married to wife Pahninh Silasack with whom he has three adopted children.
Kingston died on 17 June 2024, at the age of 88.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ "Former Member Details | Queensland Parliament". www.parliament.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 26 October 2024.