Parliamentary:

First Elected: 20 July 2002.
Inaugural Speech.

Shadow Treasurer Aug 2002 - December 2003
Shadow Minister for Economic Development Aug 2002- December 2003
Shadow Minister for Employment Aug 2002- December 2003
Shadow Education Minister April 2004 - to date
Shadow Minister for Police and Public Safety April 2004 - to date

Personal:

Born: 21st December 1964
Marital Status: Married to Amanda
Family : Baby Daughter Amelia.

Professional:

MP

Community Interests:

Rotarian (Scottsdale Club)
Member of Launceston Chamber of Commerce
Member of Region North
Member of Dorset EDG
Patron of North Launceston Junior Eagles Soccer Club
Vice Patron of Launceston Railway Silver Band
Sponsor Mayfield Neighborhood Watch
Member of Northern Suburbs Community Center
Member of Rocherlea Residents Action Group
Committee Member of Ravenswood Community Garden
Member of Citizen Advocacy
Friend Of The Australian School of Fine Furniture

Interests:

Football, Reading, Tae Kwon Do, keeping fit.