Guy Barnett (Australian politician)

The Honourable
Guy Barnett
MP
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 (1962-04-05) 5 April 1962
Launceston, Tasmania
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

  1. ↑ "Guy Barnett - Tasmanian Liberals". www.guybarnett.com.au. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
  2. ↑ "Will Hodgman announces cabinet line-up for new Tasmanian government". ABC News. 30 Mar 2014.
  3. ↑ "Ministerial Changes". www.premier.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
  4. ↑ "Guy Barnett Iraq War Speech to Senate".
  5. ↑ "Barnett's school claims in dispute".
  6. ↑ "'Gay sex' will be taught in school if SSM vote passes, minister warns". 14 September 2017.
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