Campbell Newman is an Australian politician who served as the 38th Premier of Queensland from 2012 to 2015. He was the leader of the Liberal National Party and became known for his focus on economic reform and infrastructure development during his time in office. Before entering politics, Newman was the Lord Mayor of Brisbane from 2004 to 2011. After losing the 2015 election, Newman stepped back from frontline politics but remained active in public discussions and commentary. He has also been involved in various business ventures and continues to engage with community issues in Queensland.