Jimmy Sullivan, a prominent Queensland state politician and independent MP for Stafford in Brisbane, was found dead at his home at the age of 44. Police reported that his death, discovered around 10:15 PM on Thursday, is not being treated as suspicious, and a coroner's report will follow. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli expressed condolences to Sullivan's family, highlighting the shock of his sudden passing. Sullivan was elected to parliament as a Labor MP in 2020 and served as assistant minister for justice and veterans affairs under former Premier Steven Miles. He was the son of former Labor MP Terry Sullivan, who represented the same electorate from 2001 to 2006. Sullivan was re-elected in the 2024 state election despite a 5.5% swing against him, but faced challenges within the Labor party, including an alleged domestic incident that led to police involvement. He later spoke about his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder in parliament, attributing it to the loss of his first daughter. Before his political career, Sullivan was a lawyer and worked in various roles in government and law reform.