Michelle Landry

Michelle Leanne Landry (née Martin; born 15 October 1962) is an Australian politician who has been a member of the House of Representatives since the 2013 federal election, representing the Division of Capricornia. Landry served as the Assistant Minister for Children and Families (2018–2022) and as the Assistant Minister for Northern Australia (2020–2022) in the Morrison government. She is a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland, and sits with the Nationals in federal parliament.

Early life and career Landry was born in Rockhampton, Queensland. She was educated at Hall State School and Rockhampton Girls Grammar.

From 1978 to 1985 Landry worked as a pathology and medical biochemistry laboratory assistant. From 1985 to 2007 she worked at the National Australia Bank. She ran a local bookkeeping business from 1999 to 2009.

In August 2018 Landry was appointed as the Assistant Minister for Children and Families in the Morrison government. She was additionally appointed Assistant Minister for Northern Australia in February 2020;

In May 2025 Landry was appointed as the National Party's Chief Whip.

CFMEU bullying allegations

In November 2014 Landry claimed to the media that she, her daughter, and son-in-law, had been targeted with bullying and intimidation by representatives from the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU). Landry did not make an official complaint about the alleged harassment to police or the union. The publicly aired allegations prompted the CFMEU's district president, Stephen Smyth to demand Landry apologise to union members and Blackwater residents, and described the allegations as baseless. Smyth said the union was offended by Landry's comments as it fights against bullying on a daily basis. He said that if she had any evidence, she should have taken it to the police.

"Wishy washy" comments

In April 2016 Landry drew national attention when she repeatedly aired criticisms to the media about her own government being "wishy washy".

Adani political donations Questions were raised after Adani attended a fundraiser for Landry's 2019 federal election campaign and made donations of $60,800 to the Liberal and National Parties. Landry is a strong backer of the controversial Adani Carmichael coal mine project.

Personal life Landry owns properties in Griffith in Canberra and Lammermoor in Queensland.