David Crisafulli
A pragmatic Queensland politician who rose from local government to lead his state, focusing on housing and infrastructure challenges.
Born 1979 (age 47)·Premier of Queensland since 2024·Birthday: April 14·Generation X
Biography
David Crisafulli’s path to the premiership of Queensland was rooted in hands-on community service. Before state politics, he served as the mayor of the City of Gold Coast's northern division and as a city councilor, giving him a ground-level view of the issues facing growing communities. Elected to the state parliament in 2017, he quickly ascended within the Liberal National Party, taking on the leadership in 2020. His approach is often described as methodical and consultative, a style honed during his early career as a journalist. As Premier, he has placed a central emphasis on addressing a housing crisis and managing the state's rapid population growth, positioning himself as a solutions-oriented leader for a dynamic region.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
David was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When David Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
David's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Elected as the 41st Premier of Queensland in 2024, leading the Liberal National Party to victory.
- Served as the Mayor of the City of Gold Coast's Division 9 and as a city councilor prior to state politics.
- Appointed Shadow Minister for Local Government and Planning, focusing on housing and development policy.
Did You Know?
Before entering politics, Crisafulli worked as a journalist for the Gold Coast Bulletin newspaper.
He is a fourth-generation resident of the Gold Coast region in Queensland.
He has cited his Italian heritage as an influence on his family-oriented values.
“My focus is on the roads, hospitals, and homes we need.”
