User:Douglas Rodgers

Born on 26th July 1988, at the Mater Hospital in Brisbane, Queensland to parents John and Claire Rodgers, graziers from the Barcaldine Shire in Central Western Queensland.

Douglas is a 5th generation Central Queenslander with ancestors arriving at Keppel Bay amongst the first free settlers in the 1860s. The first Rodgers came to the region in 1872 and have remained in Rockhampton and across Central Queensland ever since.

In March 2016, Mr Rodgers was announced as the Liberal National Party's candidate for the state seat of Rockhampton in preparation for the 2017 election.

Douglas is an active community member and sportsman, serving on numerous committees and as foundation Chair for the region's newly-formed rugby sub-union, Rugby Capricornia Ltd.