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Richard Colbeck

Parliamentary service

Appointed by the Governor of Tasmania on 4.2.2002 under section 15 of the Constitution to represent that State in the Senate, vice the Hon. JM Newman (resigned) (term ended 30.6.2002). Elected 2001 (term began 1.7.2002).

Ministerial appointments

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry from 26.10.04 to 27.1.06.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration from 27.1.06.

Party positions

Member, Liberal Party from 1990.

Delegate, Liberal Party State Council from 1991.

Member, Liberal Party State Executive (Tas) from 1992.

Member, Liberal Party State Policy Advisory Committee (Tas) 1993-97.

Member, Liberal Party Federal Executive 2000-02.

State President, Liberal Party (Tas) 2000-2002.

Personal

Born 5.4.1958, Myrtleford, Vic.

Married.

Qualifications and occupation before entering federal Parliament

Small Business Management Certificate; Certificate in Technology (Building); Carpentry and Joinery Trade and Proficiency Certificates (Devonport Technical College).

Apprentice, carpentry and joinery 1977-79; trainee estimator and supervisor 1977-79; manager 1979-84.

Building estimator and supervisor 1984-89.

Managing director and proprietor of building consultancy from 1989.

Director, Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 1998-2001.

Local government service

President, Devonport Chamber of Commerce 1993-96 and 1998-2000.

Alderman, Devonport City Council 1999-2002.

Position: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration

Party: Liberal Party of Australia

Parliament Contact:
Tel: (02) 6277 5814
Fax: (02) 6277 5823
Email: senator.colbeck@aph.gov.au

Electorate Office:
5-7 Best Street
Devonport TAS 7310

PO Box 603
Devonport TAS 7310

Tel: (03) 6424 5960
Fax: (03) 6423 5244