| Honorific prefix | The Honourable |
|---|---|
| Honorific suffix | MP |
| Office | 52nd Treasurer of Queensland |
| Term start | 1 November 2024 |
| Premier | David Crisafulli |
| Predecessor | Cameron Dick |
| Office 1 | Minister for Energy of Queensland |
| Term start 1 | 1 November 2024 |
| Premier 1 | David Crisafulli |
| Predecessor 1 | Mick de Brenni (as Minister for Energy and Clean Economy Jobs) |
| Office 2 | Minister for Home Ownership of Queensland |
| Term start 2 | 1 November 2024 |
| Premier 2 | David Crisafulli |
| Predecessor 2 | Position established |
| Office 3 | Shadow Treasurer of Queensland Shadow Minister for Investment and Trade |
| Term start 3 | 16 November 2020 |
| Term end 3 | 28 October 2024 |
| Leader 3 | David Crisafulli |
| Predecessor 3 | Tim Mander |
| Successor 3 | Shannon Fentiman (as Shadow Treasurer) Grace Grace (as Shadow Minister for Trade) |
| Office 4 | Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Queensland Deputy Leader of the Liberal National Party |
| Term start 4 | 12 November 2020 |
| Term end 4 | 13 March 2022 |
| Leader 4 | David Crisafulli |
| Predecessor 4 | Tim Mander |
| Successor 4 | Jarrod Bleijie |
| Office 5 | Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Justice |
| Term start 5 | 15 December 2017 |
| Term end 5 | 16 November 2020 |
| Leader 5 | Deb Frecklington |
| Predecessor 5 | Ian Walker |
| Successor 5 | Tim Nicholls |
| Constituency mp 6 | Toowoomba South |
| Parliament 6 | Queensland |
| Term start 6 | 16 July 2016 |
| Predecessor 6 | John McVeigh |
| Birth name | David Carl Janetzki |
| Birth date | 28 June 1978 (age 48) |
| Birth place | Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
| Party | Liberal National Party |
| Spouse | Melinda Janetzki |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland (BEc/LLB(Hons)) |
| Profession | Lawyer, Banker |
David Carl Janetzki (born 28 June 1978) is an Australian politician and since November 2024, the current Treasurer of Queensland. He was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly, representing the seat of Toowoomba South for the Liberal National Party at a Toowoomba South state by-election in July 2016.[1]
Early life and education
Janetzki was born in Toowoomba and raised on the family dairy farm between Brymaroo and Jondaryn, located on the Darling Downs.[2] His German ancestors settled in the Darling Downs in the late 1800s.[3]
His father is a stalwart of the agriculture show movement and is currently the Darling Downs Sub-Chamber President.[4]
Janetzki attended small country schools, including Acland State School and Jondaryan State School.[2] He later graduated from Concordia Lutheran College as School Captain, Head Boarder Boy and First XI Cricket Captain.[2]
Janetzki studied economics and law degrees (honours) from the University of Queensland. He also holds an A.Mus.A (Piano).[5]
Legal career
Janetzki worked at law firms ClarkeKann, Corrs Chambers Westgarth and in London with ManpowerGroup. He specialised in commercial law and litigation.[6] Upon returning home to Toowoomba in 2007, he served as General Counsel and Company Secretary of Heritage Bank.[6]
He was a finalist in the 2010 Australian Young Inhouse Lawyer of the Year and was recognised in 2015 as one of Australia's leading inhouse banking and finance lawyers by Doyle's Guide.[7][8]
In 2014, Janetzki was appointed to the Board of Opera Queensland.[9]
Political career
Janetzki was first elected to the Parliament of Queensland at the 2016 Toowoomba South state by-election following the resignation of John McVeigh who went on to contest the Division of Groom at the 2016 Australian federal election.
He was appointed Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Investment and Trade in November 2020 under then Opposition leader David Crisafulli[10] He previously held the positions of Shadow Attorney-General and Shadow Minister for Justice from December 2017 to October 2020.[11] In February 2022, he announced he would step down as Deputy Leader of the Opposition, effective in March 2022, but retain his other shadow portfolios due to "family challenges" in the past few years.[12]
Janetzki became Treasurer of Queensland following the Liberal National Party's victory at the 2024 Queensland state election.
Personal life
Janetzki is married and has three children.[5] His wife Melinda (van der Meulen) is a coloratura operatic soprano who has performed at the Sydney Opera House and for European opera companies.[13]
References
- ^ "Toowoomba South: LNP's David Janetzki claims victory in by-election". ABC News. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ www.firewave.com.au, Firewave Design -. "David Janetzki MP - Member for Toowoomba South - About David". davidjanetzki.com.au. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
- ^ "DJ Maiden Speech"
- ^ Lyne, Amy. "Oakey Show honours one of their own". Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
- ^ Queensland, c=AU; o=The State of Queensland; ou=Parliament of. "Member Details". www.parliament.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
- ^ "David Janetzki Linkedin"
- ^ "Leading In-House Banking & Finance Lawyers, 2015". Doyle's Guide. 2015-11-26. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
- ^ "2010 Winners and Finalists - ACC Australia". acla.acc.com. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
- ^ Dodd, Kate. "Toowoomba opera enthusiast reaches new height". Queensland Times. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
- ^ "Subscribe to the Chronicle"
- ^ "Janetzki, Watts get opposition cabinet roles | Chronicle". Archived 2017-12-15 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ^ "Qld deputy opposition leader steps down". 7News. 26 February 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "Melinda Janetzki"