Leeanne Enoch Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids The Honourable Leeanne Enoch MP


Minister for Treaty, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Minister for Communities and Minister for the Arts of Queensland
In office 12 November 2020 – 18 May 2023
Premier	Annastacia Palaszczuk
Preceded by	Coralee O'Rourke (Communities) Mick de Brenni (Housing)
Succeeded by	Herself (as Minister for Communities) Meaghan Scanlon (as Minister for Housing)
Minister for The Arts of Queensland
In office 12 December 2017 – 28 October 2024
Premier	Annastacia Palaszczuk Steven Miles
Preceded by	Annastacia Palaszczuk
Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef of Queensland
In office 12 December 2017 – 12 November 2020
Premier	Annastacia Palaszczuk
Preceded by	Steven Miles
Succeeded by	Meaghan Scanlon
Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy of Queensland
In office 16 February 2015 – 12 December 2017
Premier	Annastacia Palaszczuk
Preceded by	Ian Walker
Succeeded by	Kate Jones (Innovation) Mick de Brenni (Digital Technology)
Minister for Small Business of Queensland
In office 8 December 2015 – 12 December 2017
Premier	Annastacia Palaszczuk
Preceded by	Kate Jones
Succeeded by	Shannon Fentiman
Minister for Housing and Public Works of Queensland
In office 16 February 2015 – 8 December 2015
Premier	Annastacia Palaszczuk
Preceded by	Tim Mander
Succeeded by	Mick de Brenni
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Algester
Incumbent
Assumed office 31 January 2015
Preceded by	Anthony Shorten

Personal details
Political party	Labor
Children	2
Alma mater	Griffith University University of East London
Occupation	Teacher
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Leeanne Margaret Enoch is an Australian politician. She is a member of the Labor Party. Since 2015, she has represented the area of Algester in the Queensland Parliament.

Before the Queensland election in 2024, she was a Minister in the governments led by Annastacia Palaszczuk and Steven Miles. Her most recent roles included Minister for Treaty, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Minister for Communities, and Minister for the Arts.

Leeanne Enoch is an Aboriginal Australian from the Quandamooka peoples of North Stradbroke Island. She made history as the first Indigenous Australian woman elected to the Queensland Parliament.

Early Life and Education
Political Career and Key Roles
Other Activities and Advocacy
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Early Life and Education

Leeanne Enoch was the oldest of four children. She was the first person in her family to graduate from university. Her brother, Wesley Enoch, is a well-known playwright.

Political Career and Key Roles

Before entering politics, Leeanne Enoch worked as a high school English and drama teacher. She taught in schools in South-East Queensland and East London. Later, she managed policies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the State Education Department.

Becoming a Minister

When she was elected to the Queensland Parliament in 2015, Leeanne Enoch immediately became a cabinet minister. This means she was part of the group of top government officials. Her first roles were Minister for Housing and Public Works, and Minister for Science and Innovation.

Driving Innovation in Queensland

In June 2015, her department started the "Advance Queensland" program. This program aimed to create new jobs in growing industries. The Advance Queensland Expert Panel was also set up. This independent group gives advice to the government.

Protecting the Environment

From December 2017 to November 2020, Leeanne Enoch served as the Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef. She was also the Minister for Science during this time. This role involved protecting Queensland's natural environment, including the famous Great Barrier Reef.

Current Ministerial Responsibilities

As of July 2025, Leeanne Enoch holds several important ministerial positions. She is the Minister for Treaty, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Minister for Communities, and Minister for the Arts. These roles involve working with Indigenous communities, supporting local communities, and promoting arts and culture in Queensland.

Other Activities and Advocacy

Leeanne Enoch was involved in an important court case in 2011 called Eatock v Bolt. This case was about whether two articles written by a commentator named Andrew Bolt broke a law against racial discrimination. The court decided that the articles did break the law. Bolt had suggested that Leeanne Enoch and other Aboriginal people were "choosing" their identity for personal gain. This case highlighted the importance of protecting people from racial discrimination.

Leeanne Enoch facts for kids

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