Mark Coulton

Mark Coulton
MP
Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment
Assumed office
5 March 2018 (2018-03-05)
Preceded by Luke Hartsuyker
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Parkes
Assumed office
24 November 2007
Preceded by John Cobb
Deputy Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives
In office
30 August 2016 – 26 February 2018 (2018-02-26)
Preceded by Bruce Scott
Succeeded by Kevin Hogan
Personal details
Born (1958-02-03) 3 February 1958
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality Australian
Political party National Party
Spouse(s) Robyn
Children 3
Website markcoulton.com.au

Mark Maclean Coulton (born 3 February 1958), an Australian federal politician, is a Member of the Australian House of Representatives representing the seat of Parkes, New South Wales, for the National Party of Australia. He was initially elected in 2007 and re-elected at the 2010 federal election.

Coulton has served as the Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment since 5 March 2018.[1] He served as the Deputy Speaker of the House between 2016 and 2018.

Coulton was educated at Warialda Public School then Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School where he matriculated with the Higher School Certificate before returning to the family farm and, later, starting his own farm with his wife. He was the mayor of Gwydir Shire Council from 2004 until 2007.

References

  1. ↑ Turnbull, Malcolm (1 March 2018). "Changes to the Ministry" (Press release). Government of Australia. Retrieved 6 March 2018. Mark Coulton MP will join the Ministry as Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
John Cobb		 Member for Parkes
2007–present		 Incumbent
Preceded by
Bruce Scott		 Deputy Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives
2016–2018		 Succeeded by
Kevin Hogan
Political offices
Preceded by
Luke Hartsuyker		 Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment
2018–present		 Incumbent


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