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Eric Abetz

Parliamentary service

Chosen by the Parliament of Tasmania on 22.2.1994 under section 15 of the Constitution to represent that State in the Senate, vice BR Archer (resigned) (term ended 30.6.1999). Elected 1998 (term began 1.7.1999) and 2004.

Ministerial appointments

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence from 21.10.98 to 30.1.01.

Special Minister of State from 30.1.01 to 27.1.06.

Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation from 27.1.06.

Party positions

President, Australian Liberal Students' Federation 1978.

State President, Liberal Party (Tas) 1990-94.

Personal

Born 25.1.1958, Stuttgart, Germany.

Married.

Qualifications and occupation before entering federal Parliament

BA, LLB (Tas).

Barrister and solicitor.

Position: Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation

Party: Liberal Party of Australia

Parliament Contact:
Tel: (02) 6277 7270
Fax: (02) 6273 7096
Email: senator.abetz@aph.gov.au

Electorate Office:
Highbury House
136 Davey Street
Hobart TAS 7000

GPO Box 1675
Hobart TAS 7001

Tel: (03) 6224 3707
Fax: (03) 6224 3709
Toll free: 1300 132 493
(Toll free number is only available in Tasmania)