Queensland MP Jimmy Sullivan set to be booted from state Labor caucusBy state political reporter Jack McKayTopic:State and Territory Parliament34m ago34 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 7:52amJimmy Sullivan has represented the electorate of Stafford on Brisbane's north side since 2020. (AAP Image: Darren England)abc.net.au/news/queensland-mp-jimmy-sullivan-to-be-booted-from-labor-caucus/105283402Link copiedShareShare articleQueensland MP Jimmy Sullivan is set to be booted from the state parliamentary Labor caucus and will be forced to sit on the crossbench. An extraordinary meeting of Labor MPs was held in Brisbane on Monday after a motion was moved by Opposition Leader Steven Miles to oust Mr Sullivan from the caucus.Mr Sullivan is a second-term MP who has represented the electorate of Stafford on Brisbane's north side since 2020.His future had been under a cloud since late last year, after Mr Miles directed Mr Sullivan to take leave until "legal and medical matters" were resolved.Speaking after the caucus meeting, Mr Miles said the motion, which was seconded by deputy leader Cameron Dick, passed with the support of all MPs, except Mr Sullivan.Mr Miles said he would now request the administrative committee of the Labor Party to remove Mr Sullivan's endorsement as a Labor MP.He accused Mr Sullivan of failing to comply with a "safe return to work plan" since he returned to his duties as an MP earlier this year."That return to work plan was what you would expect to see in a return to work plan for somebody who had to take extended leave for personal and health matters," Mr Miles said."It included keeping the party and the parliamentary leadership informed about his health status at regular intervals. He didn't provide those updates."Mr Miles, who was flanked by Mr Dick and senior MPs Grace Grace and Shannon Fentiman, said Mr Sullivan would cease to have any rights as a member of the state parliamentary Labor Party.Asked if Mr Sullivan could possibly make a return to the Labor caucus, Mr Miles said he considered the matter "final"."He will, if he chooses to, be an independent member of parliament and obviously can determine for himself how he votes on matters," Mr Miles said."There has been a long process here, and the caucus has taken an unprecedented step."Mr Miles said Mr Sullivan addressed the meeting, but would not say what he told the assembled group of MPs.'Cheap political move'In a statement, Mr Sullivan said the premise of Mr Miles's motion was "completely untrue".He also branded it a "cheap political move" that was personally hurtful and against the principles of the Labor Party."I complied with every requirement placed on me, and more, and that was articulated to the leadership team in detail," Mr Sullivan said."I am Labor to my core. I have bled for this party since I was a teenager, including being a campaign director at federal, state and council levels, and working in opposition for a team of just seven MPs, winning back government in one term."I will continue to represent my Labor branch members who preselected me and my beautiful community who elected me twice as a Labor MP."Posted 34m ago34 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 7:52amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesUS and China agree to put 90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffsLIVEPhoto shows Donald Trump holds a list of tariffs by country.Anthony Albanese unveils new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese waves inside parliament house.Littleproud stays on as Nationals leader after party voteTopic:Federal GovernmentPhoto shows David Littleproud was re-elected leader of the NationalsIs Chalmers prepared to follow Keating into the 'slaying' business?AAnalysis by Alan KohlerPhoto shows Jim Chalmers walks into QT smiling.One child is slapped, another vomits metal hooks: Inside an Australian childcare giantTopic:Child CarePhoto shows A still from a Snapchat video shows a baby on a bouncer crying.Popular nowAnthony Albanese unveils new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese waves inside parliament house.Amelia Hamer concedes Kooyong after tense contest with Monique RyanTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A composite photo of a blonde woman on the left and a brunette on the right, both smiling.US puts 90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffs with ChinaLIVEPhoto shows Donald Trump holds a list of tariffs by country.Related topicsBrisbaneStaffordState and Territory ParliamentTop StoriesUS and China agree to put 90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffsTopic:Stock MarketPhoto shows Donald Trump holds a list of tariffs by country.Anthony Albanese unveils new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsLittleproud stays on as Nationals leader after party voteTopic:Federal GovernmentIs Chalmers prepared to follow Keating into the 'slaying' business?AAnalysis by Alan KohlerOne child is slapped, another vomits metal hooks: Inside an Australian childcare giantTopic:Child CareJust InQueensland MP set to be booted from state Labor caucus Topic:State and Territory Parliament34m ago34 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 7:52amUS and China reach deal to 90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffsTopic:Business, Economics and Finance1m ago1 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 8:25amAmelia Hamer concedes Kooyong after tense contest with Monique RyanTopic:Elections1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 7:23amIndian legend Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricketTopic:Cricket1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 7:07amMore Just InBack to top