LNP Queensland

Bert van Manen has lived in the electorate of Forde for more than 35 years. He has been married to his wife Judi for 22 years and they have two children Zac and Josh.

Bert has over 25 years experience in the financial services industry. In that time he spent 15 years working for one of the Commonwealth Bank in a wide variety of roles and for the past 11 years have been building his own financial planning business.

Bert’s passion for Forde is born out of the fact that he has grown up, attended school and played sport and worked in the electorate as have Judi, Zac and Josh. He believes that Forde offers numerous opportunities for business, family, educational, sporting, social and community organizations to flourish.

Growing up and living in the electorate has allowed Bert to develop a sound understanding of the issues facing the electorate, such as improving the road and public transport networks, better management of the environment, better facilities and services for our mature citizens and affordable housing.

In his spare time, Bert enjoys spending time with family and serving the community through his local church. Bert also enjoys playing soccer and cricket.