Michael McCormack (Australian politician)
| The Honourable Michael McCormack MP | |
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| Assistant Minister for Defence | |
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Assumed office 18 February 2016 | |
| Prime Minister | Malcolm Turnbull |
| Preceded by | Darren Chester |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Riverina | |
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Assumed office 21 August 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Kay Hull |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
2 August 1964 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | National Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine |
| Children | Three |
| Residence | Wagga Wagga |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Former editor, journalist and director. |
| Website |
michaelmccormack |
Michael Francis McCormack (born 2 August 1964), an Australian federal politician, is a member of the Australian House of Representatives representing the seat of Riverina, New South Wales for the National Party of Australia, elected at the 2010 federal election. McCormack has served as the Assistant Minister for Defence since 18 February 2016 following a rearrangement in the Turnbull Ministry.[1][2] McCormack had previously served as a Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance in the Abbott ministry.[3]
Early years and background
Prior to entering Parliament, McCormack was the editor of The Daily Advertiser in Wagga Wagga until 2002.[4][5] McCormack went on to sue the Riverina Media Group for unfair dismissal in 2003 and settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.[6]
McCormack ran in a three-cornered contest against candidates from both Labor and Liberals,[7] winning over 67% of the vote on a two-party preferred basis.[8]
McCormack was the director from 1994 to 2003 and official historian from 1994 to 2010 for the Murrumbidgee Turf Club.[9]
References
- ↑ Massola, James (13 February 2016). "Cabinet reshuffle: Malcolm Turnbull announces new frontbench as Mal Brough resigns". The Age. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ↑ "Ministerial Swearing-in Ceremony". Events. Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ↑ "Tony Abbott's cabinet and outer ministry". The Sydney Morning Herald. AAP. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ↑ "Michael's Employment History". Michael McCormack. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ↑ "Michael McCormack chosen as candidate for Riverina". Nationals blog. National Party of Australia. 24 May 2010. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
- ↑ "Former editor accepts out-of-court settlement" (PDF). Australian Newspaper History Group Newsletter (University of Queensland) (24): 9. October 2003. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- ↑ Glover, Ben; Higgins, Ben (23 August 2010). "Michael's the man". The Daily Advertiser (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 23 August 2010.
- ↑ "First Preferences and Two Candidate Preferred – Riverina". 2010 federal election. Australian Electoral Commission. 21 August 2010. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
- ↑ "Michael McCormack MP Member for the Riverina". The Nationals NSW. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
External links
Media related to Michael McCormack (Australian politician) at Wikimedia Commons
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| Preceded by Kay Hull |
Member for Riverina 2010–present |
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| Preceded by Darren Chester |
Assistant Minister for Defence 2016–present |
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