Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on January 20, 1939)

Happy Birthday, Paul Braddy! From keeping Queensland's classrooms in order as Minister of Education to ensuring our police and emergency services ran smoother than a politician’s handshake, you've truly done it all. Your time as Deputy Premier might have been brief, but your impact was lasting—much like the speeches you gave that kept everyone awake (mostly!).

Here's wishing you another year filled with fewer political debates and more relaxing days reminiscing about those glorious moments when employment figures rose faster than eyebrows during question time. May your birthday be brighter than parliamentary spotlights—and far less stressful too!