Mick Gentleman

Michael David Gentleman (born 1 August 1955) is an Australian politician and is a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Brindabella for the Labor Party.[2] He was first elected to the assembly in 2004, but lost his seat in the 2008 election.[3] He was re-elected to the assembly at the 2012 election.[4] In July 2014, Mick Gentleman was elected by the Labor Caucus as the sixth Minister for the ACT and has portfolio responsibilities for Planning, Community Services, Ageing, Children & Young People, Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations.

Mick Gentleman

MLA
Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
for Brindabella
Assumed office
31 October 2012
Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
for Brindabella
In office
29 October 2004 – 18 October 2008
Personal details
Born
Michael David Gentleman[1]

(1955-08-01) 1 August 1955
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Political partyLabor Party

Early years

Gentleman was born and educated, and has always lived in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

Prior to becoming a politician, he worked in the offices of Prime Ministers Bob Hawke and Paul Keating as their security officer. He has also been a motor mechanic, postman, public servant, real estate agent, small business owner and project officer.

Political career

During his time in Government, Gentleman served as the Acting Speaker and chair of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment. He provided more than 30 reports to the parliament affecting the business, environmental and residential planning of the capital. Gentleman tabled and passed the gross feed-in-tariff for Canberra,[5] bringing the ACT to the forefront in renewable energy incentives.

Gentleman is currently the Minister for Advanced Technology and Space Industries (August 2019–present), Minister for the Environment and Heritage (October 2016–present), Minister for Planning and Land Management (February 2016–present), Minister for Police and Emergency Services (October 2016–present).[6]

He has also held the following ministries: Minister assisting the Chief Minister on Advanced Technology and Space Industries (August 2018–August 2019), Minister for Urban Renewal (October 2016–August 2018), Minister for Planning (7 July 2014–January 2016), Minister for Roads and Parking (20 January 2015–February 2016), Minister for Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations (7 July 2014–October 2016), Minister for Children and Young People (7 July 2014–February 2016), Minister for Ageing (7 July 2014–February 2016), Minister for Community Services (7 July 2014–20 January 2015), Minister for Gaming and Racing (February 2016–October 2016)[6]

References
  1. 2012/2013 Annual Returns Archived 15 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine, Elections ACT, 29 August 2013.
  2. "Members of the Eighth ACT Legislative Assembly". ACT Legislative Assembly. 2012. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
  3. "Members of the Sixth ACT Legislative Assembly". ACT Legislative Assembly. 2008. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
  4. "ACT Legislative Assembly election – Final results". Elections ACT. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
  5. "Electricity Feed-in (Renewable Energy Premium) Bill 2008". ACT Legislation Register. ACT Government. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  6. "Mick Gentleman Profile". ACT Parliament. ACT Government. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
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