List of Famous people born in Queensland, Australia

John "Knuckles" Connolly is a rugby union coach and the former head coach of the Wallabies. Connolly has in the past worked with the Queensland Reds, Stade Français, Swansea RFC as well as Bath Rugby.

Corey Parker is a former Australian professional rugby league footballer who played for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. A Queensland State of Origin and Australia international representative, Parker played in the lock, second-row and prop positions. Parker played his entire professional career at the Broncos club, with whom he won the 2006 NRL Premiership. He also fulfilled goal kicking duties for the Broncos, where he implemented the use of the unnecessary knee lift before striking the ball.

Brian Smith is an Australian rugby union coach and former rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for both Australia and Ireland in rugby union.

Simon Leung Wing Hang is an Australian professional badminton player specializing in doubles. He won the mixed doubles Oceania Championships title in 2019 and 2020.

Edward Lynam O'Brien is an Australian politician. He is a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP) and has represented the seat of Fairfax in the House of Representatives since the 2016 federal election. He sits with the Liberal Party in federal parliament. Prior to entering politics he was a businessman with considerable experience across Asia and a leader of various community organisations, including chairman of the Australian Republic Movement (2005–2007).

Mark Shield is a former Australian Football referee and national Director of Referees. He most recently refereed in Australia's A-League. He first played soccer for the Innisfail Tigers at the age of six. Not showing much promise as a player, he began refereeing at age 12, and by 16 was officiating adult matches in Townsville. At age 28, he was selected to serve as a referee for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He was one of 23 referees selected to officiate the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He lives in Fortitude Valley, Queensland. Shield announced his retirement from refereeing on 20 September 2008 and he refereed his last game in Round 8 of the 2008/09 A-League season in the match between Queensland Roar and Adelaide United.

Elena Jo Duggan is an Australian cook. She is the winner of the 2016 series of MasterChef Australia.

Tammy Ogston is a former Australian football referee from Brisbane, Queensland.

Malcolm Thomas Brough is a former Australian politician. He represented the Liberal Party in the House of Representatives and held ministerial office in the Howard and Turnbull Governments.