Jeremy Hanson
Jeremy Hanson CSC, MLA | |
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Leader of the Opposition of the Australian Capital Territory | |
In office 11 February 2013 – 25 October 2016 | |
Deputy | Alistair Coe |
Preceded by | Zed Seselja |
Succeeded by | Alistair Coe |
Member of Parliament for Murrumbidgee | |
Assumed office 15 October 2016 | |
Member of Parliament for Molonglo | |
In office 18 October 2008 – 15 October 2016 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
United Kingdom[1] | 18 February 1967
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Spouse(s) |
1. (dis.)
2. Fleur (née Hughes) |
Children | William; Robbie (m) |
Residence | Holder |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Army officer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/branch | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1986–2008 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars |
East Timor Iraq War |
Awards | Conspicuous Service Cross |
Jeremy David Hanson, CSC, MLA (born 18 February 1967) is a former Australian Army officer and is an Australian politician with the Liberal Party, elected to the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly in the Molonglo electorate at the 2008 election.[2][3] He was the Opposition Leader in the ACT, as well as Shadow Minister for Health, Police, Corrections and Indigenous Affairs, between February 2013 and October 2016.[4][5]
Military career
The son of a Royal Air Force officer who was posted to Canberra in 1979, Hanson completed his schooling in Queensland and joined the Australian Army in 1986; graduating from the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1987.[4] He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of New England and a master's degree in Management and Defence Studies from the University of Canberra. Before his election, Hanson served for 22 years in the Army, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel.[6]
He was deployed to East Timor and Iraq, and earned the Conspicuous Service Cross[7] for his work at Army headquarters.[1] In addition, Hanson has been awarded the following medals:[8]
- ADF Gold Commendation
- Australian Active Service Medal – with clasps Iraq 2003 and East Timor
- Iraq Medal
- Defence Long Service Medal – with 1st clasp
- Defence Medal
- United Nations Medal – with UNTAET Ribbon
- Return from Active Service Badge
- Army Combat Badge
Personal life
Hanson is married to Fleur, and they live in Holder with sons William (from Hanson's first marriage) and Robbie.
See also
References
- 1 2 Towell, Noel (16 February 2013). "Ready for fight of his life". Canberra Times. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ↑ "List of elected candidates – 2008 Election". Elections ACT. ACT Government. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ↑ "Jeremy Hanson MLA". Canberra Liberals. Liberal Party of Australia. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- 1 2 Sim, Melanie; Corbett, Kate (11 February 2013). "Canberra Liberals choose Jeremy Hanson to lead". 666 ABC Canberra. ABC News. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ↑ "Canberra Liberals name Alistair Coe as new leader". ABC News. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2016-10-31.
- ↑ "Liberal candidate Hanson seeks to serve at home". Canberra Times. 28 September 2008.
- ↑ "Hanson official website". Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ↑ "Jeremy Hanson". Member profile. Legislative Assembly for the ACT. 26 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
External links
- "Jeremy Hanson". Member profile. Legislative Assembly for the ACT. 26 November 2013.
Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly | ||
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Preceded by |
Member of the Legislative Assembly for Molonglo 2008 – 2016 |
Electorate abolished |
Preceded by Electorate created |
Member of the Legislative Assembly for Murrumbidgee 2016 – present |
Incumbent |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Zed Seselja |
Leader of the Opposition of the Australian Capital Territory 2013 – 2016 |
Succeeded by Alistair Coe |