Mark Shelton
Mark David Shelton (born 20 February 1959) is an Australian politician who is the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management and Minister for Local Government in the Hodgman Liberal Government. He was the 33rd Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly from 2017 to 2018 in the first term of the Hodgman Liberal Government[1] and Member for Lyons.
Mark Shelton | |
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| Member of the Tasmanian Parliament for Lyons | |
| Assumed office 20 March 2010 | |
| Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management | |
| Assumed office 2 July 2019 | |
| Minister for Local Government | |
| Assumed office 2 July 2019 | |
| 33rd Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly | |
| In office 17 October 2017 – 1 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Elise Archer |
| Succeeded by | Sue Hickey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 February 1959 Launceston, Tasmania |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Shelton was Mayor of Meander Valley from 2003. In 2010, he was endorsed as a Liberal candidate for Lyons at the state election of that year. He defeated Jane Howlett for the final Liberal seat.[2] He was reelected in 2014 and 2018 with increase primary vote each time. He was the second Liberal elected by 150 votes behind Guy Barnett.
References
- "Shelton 'escorted' into Speaker's chair". The Mercury. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- Green, Antony (11 October 2011). "The candidates for Lyons". ABC Elections. ABC. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
| Tasmanian House of Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Elise Archer |
Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly 2017–2018 |
Succeeded by Sue Hickey |
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