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Dean Young | |
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| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Franklin | |
| In office 16 August 2022 –23 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jacquie Petrusma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 March 1973 Hobart,Tasmania,Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
| Occupation | Newsagent |
Dean Geoffrey Young (born 23 March 1973) is an Australian politician. He was a Liberal Party of Australia member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly,representing the electorate of Franklin from 2022 when he was elected in a countback of votes to replace Jacquie Petrusma until his defeat at the 2024 state election. [1] [2] He was the Government Whip and Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Industry in the Rockliff Government. [3]
Young has a 20-year background in small business,including retail,accounting and hospitality. [4] He owned the newsXpress newsagent in Glenorchy's Northgate Shopping Centre. [5]
He is a strong supporter of the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium and Tasmanian AFL team. [2]