Meet Maggie

Hi, I'm Maggie Forrest, your LNP candidate for the Federal seat of Ryan.

I grew up in the western suburbs of Brisbane and am proud to be raising my family here in Chapel Hill with my husband, Chris.  

I went to Brookfield State School and obtained an Arts/Law degree from the University of Queensland, where I also taught Evidence Law and Criminal Procedure. Being part of these great local institutions, has only increased my love for our community. 

I am a practising barrister who has appeared in the High Court of Australia, studied criminology and counterterrorism at the University of Cambridge, and worked in the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague.  

The cost of running a household budget and doing business continues to increase.  I want to be part of a Coalition Government that focuses on keeping inflation and taxation down, to reduce the bill shock we are all experiencing.  

I know firsthand that local roads like the Western Freeway, Moggill Road, Samford Road and Waterworks Road are becoming increasingly congested. That’s why I want to improve all modes of transport in Brisbane’s western and northwestern suburbs, so people can get to their destination safely, sooner. Busy locals deserve to spend more time where they want to be, rather than stuck in traffic. 

Ryan locals deserve to feel safe in their homes and communities.  I want to use my insight as a criminal lawyer to help ensure our community is safe. 

I love our Ryan community.  I know we have our challenges in the Ryan electorate, but I believe they can be fixed if we work together.  That’s why I’m asking for your vote at the next federal election, to become your local voice in the Australian Parliament.  With your support, together, we can create a brighter future for Brisbane’s western and northwestern suburbs. 

Please don’t hesitate to call or email me to let me know what matters most to you and your family.