Phillip Thompson

Phillip Thompson
Member of the Australian Parliament for Herbert
Assumed office
18 May 2019
Preceded byCathy O'Toole
Personal details
Born (1988-05-07) 7 May 1988
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Political partyLiberal (federal)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal National (state)
Residence(s)Townsville, Queensland
Awards
Websitephilthompson.com.au
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceAustralian Army
Years of service2006–2012
Unit1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
Battles/warsOperation Astute
War in Afghanistan

Phillip Bruce Thompson (born 7 May 1988) is an Australian politician. His party is the Liberal National Party of Queensland and he sits with the Liberal Party in federal parliament.

He is a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Division of Herbert. He was first elected in the 2019 Australian federal election.

Prior to entering politics, Thompson was Queensland Young Australian of the Year.