About Dan Purdie
Born 1973. Dan Purdie is an Australian politician.
Daniel Gerard Purdie (born 20 July 1973) is an Australian politician.
Personal life
Purdie was raised in Zillmere, north Brisbane, Queensland, and attended Padua College. The second son, his father was a cabinetmaker before becoming a music teacher, and his mother caring for the family. His duties included being a drug squad detective, Australian Crime Commission, and as a detective sergeant, Sunshine Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit.
Circa 2010 he married Andrea, and has two daughters.
With the LNP winning the election in Queensland after 26 October 2024, he became the Minister for Police and Community Safety. (Jack Dempsey was another former police officer to serve as a Queensland police minister (2012–2015).)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Dan Purdie?
Australian politician in Queensland
When was Dan Purdie born?
Dan Purdie was born on 20 July 1973 in Townsville.
What is Dan Purdie's occupation?
Dan Purdie is a politician.
What nationality is Dan Purdie?
Dan Purdie is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dan Purdie. https://biography.guide/dan-purdie/
MLA: "Dan Purdie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dan-purdie/.
Chicago: "Dan Purdie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dan-purdie/.
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