Surname: HODGMAN

Given Names: William Michael (Michael)

Title and Honours: Mr, QC, Hon

Qualifications: LLB, QC

Date and Place of Birth: 16 November 1938 - Hobart, Tasmania

Date of Death: 19 June 2013

 

 

Legislative Council: 14 May 1966

Electorate: Huon

Party: Independent

Positions Held:

Date of Departure: 25 May 1974

Reason for Departure: Resigned to contest Denison (Federal). Successful.

House of Assembly: (1) 1 February 1992 (2) 21 August 2001

Electorate: Denison

Party: Liberal

Positions Held: Shadow Attorney General & Shadow Minister for Justice (August 2001 - September 2009) Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs (August 2001 - 2009).

Date of Departure: (1) 29 August 1998 (2) 20 March 2010

Reason for Departure: (1) Defeated. (2) Retired.

Inaugural Speech (28 April 1992)

Comments:

Son of WC Hodgman QC, MHA, MLC; brother of Peter Hodgman MLC, MHA; father of Will Hodgman MP. Elected second time on recount after retirement of Ray Groom MHA.

Granted the right to use the title 'Honourable' for life on 3 November 1980. MHR Denison 1975-87.

House of Assembly Long Room Picture: 566