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Qld Liberal MP James Lister to take mental health leave
Queensland MP James Lister has revealed he will take two months leave to seek treatment for mental health issues he said stemmed from his time serving in the air force.
The Liberal member for the Southern Downs will be excluded from nine parliamentary sitting days and return to his role in early June.
“Over the years, I‘ve been progressively worn down, become upset with the past and life, work, and keeping up appearances has become increasingly difficult,” he told parliament on Thursday morning.
“I need to be away from my duties for…
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