David Llewellyn MP

Minister for Primary Industries ,and Water
Minister for Energy and Resources.
Minister for Planning.

David Llewellyn is your full-time Labor representative in the electorate of Lyons.  He is currently Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Minister for Energy and Resources and Minister for Planning, and he holds the office of Leader of Government Business in the House of Assembly.

Following a successful career in electronic engineering, David mounted a number of unsuccessful attempts to enter politics at a national level, winning the State seat of Lyons in 1986.

During his 24 years as a member of the State Parliament, David has accumulated a vast knowledge of the issues and problems faced by people of Lyons, travelling almost 2 million kilometres throughout the electorate since 1986.

David has a wide and varied experience in government, including four years during the Bacon Government's first term (1998-2002) as Minister for Primary Industries, Water and Environment, which covered wide-ranging areas such as Primary Industries, Sea and Inland fisheries, Environment, Land Management and Planning, Water, and National Parks and wildlife.

David was Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries and Minister for Forests in the Field Labor Government (1989-92) and has served as a member of the Cabinet Budget Sub-Committee; Public Accounts and Subordinate Legislation Standing Committees; Dairy Industry and Central Highlands Select Committee; and chaired the Joint Select Committee of Inquiry into Gene Technology in Agriculture.

He has shown tenacity in his commitment to solving problems, no matter how small or how complex, for people and organisations throughout Tasmania over the years. The Tasmanian community has responded by repeatedly returning him with one of the highest personal votes in the State Parliament.

David is widely recognised for this honesty and integrity, perseverance and practical approach to problem solving. He is also a former Chairman of Anglicare Tasmania and former member of the Tasmanian and General Synod of the Anglican Church.

David was born at St Marys in Tasmania 's North East and is married with two sons. He has a strong interest in genealogy, electronics, and the occasional fishing expedition and game of golf and bowls.

More information on David's ministerial responsibilities by accessing the websites of the
Minister for Primary Industries and Water,
Minister for Energy and Resources.
Minister for Planning.

David Llewellyn's media releases are available on the Tasmanian Government Media Releases web site.