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David Littleproud

Minister for Water and Drought

David Littleproud is an Australian politician who has served as Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management since 2020. He represents the National Party, has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2016, and represents the Division of Maranoa in Queensland. Known for his passion for rural community issues, Littleproud also held the position of Minister for Water Resources, Drought, Rural Finance, Natural Disaster and Emergency Management from 2019 to 2020. His political career is complemented with a strong background in finance, primarily in agribusiness, which affords him a unique perspective on the challenges faced by Australia's farming community.