Guy Barnett (Australian politician)
The Honourable Guy Barnett MP | |
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Minister for Resources Minister for Building and Construction | |
Assumed office 18 July 2016 | |
Preceded by | Adam Brooks |
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Lyons | |
Assumed office 15 March 2014 | |
Senator for Tasmania | |
In office 26 February 2002 – 30 June 2011 | |
Preceded by | Brian Gibson |
Personal details | |
Born |
Launceston, Tasmania | 5 April 1962
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Spouse(s) | Kate |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Launceston, Tasmania |
Alma mater |
Launceston Church Grammar School Geelong Grammar School University of Tasmania |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Lawyer |
Website | www.guybarnett.com.au |
Guy Barnett (born 4 April 1962) is a Liberal Party member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing the Division of Lyons and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier. He was previously a member of the Australian Senate.
He was born in Launceston, Tasmania, and attended the Launceston Church Grammar School and Geelong Grammar School. He gained a Bachelor of Laws and later a Master of Laws (Environmental Law) from the University of Tasmania. While at university, he served as President of the University of Tasmania Liberal Club.
After graduation, Barnett worked as a lawyer, political advisor and consultant. He was elected to the Senate in 2002, and served until his defeat at the 2010 federal election.[1]
In the Tasmanian state election, 2014 Barnett was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing the Division of Lyons. He was also appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier.[2]
On 18 July 2016, after the resignation of Adam Brooks, he was appointed Minister for Resources and Minister for Building and Construction.[3]
Policy positions
Guy Barnett was a strong advocate for the War in Iraq, making a casus belli to the senate on 20 March 2003.[4] Barnett incorrectly stated that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, and, like many others at that time, presented an unproven conspiracy theory of a link between Saddam Hussein's Iraq and Islamic terrorist groups.
Barnett opposes same-sex marriage.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "Guy Barnett - Tasmanian Liberals". www.guybarnett.com.au. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ↑ "Will Hodgman announces cabinet line-up for new Tasmanian government". ABC News. 30 Mar 2014.
- ↑ "Ministerial Changes". www.premier.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ↑ "Guy Barnett Iraq War Speech to Senate".
- ↑ "Barnett's school claims in dispute".
- ↑ "'Gay sex' will be taught in school if SSM vote passes, minister warns". 14 September 2017.