Jeremy Hanson

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Jeremy Hanson
CSC, MLA
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Leader of the Opposition of the Australian Capital Territory
In office
11 February 2013 (2013-02-11) –25 October 2016
Profession Army officer
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/service Australian Army
Years of service1986–2008
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Battles/wars East Timor
Iraq War
Awards Conspicuous Service Cross

Jeremy David Hanson, CSC, MLA (born 18 February 1967) is a former Australian Army officer and is an Australian politician with the Liberal Party, elected to the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly as one of seven MLAs for the Molonglo electorate at the 2008 election. [2] [3] He was the Opposition Leader in the ACT, as well as Shadow Minister for Health, Police, Corrections and Indigenous Affairs, between February 2013 and October 2016. [4] [5] In 2016, following a redistricting of the ACT's electorates and an expansion in size of the Legislative Assembly, he was elected as one of five MLAs for the new electorate of Murrumbidgee.

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Following the resignation of fellow Murrumbidgee Liberal MLA, Giulia Jones, Hanson was elected as Deputy Leader of the Canberra Liberals in February 2022. [6] On 5 December 2023, Hanson was dumped as deputy leader and replaced by Leanne Castley. [7]

Military career

The son of a Royal Air Force officer who was posted to Canberra in 1979, Hanson completed his schooling in Queensland and joined the Australian Army in 1986; graduating from the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1987. [4] He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of New England and a master's degree in Management and Defence Studies from the University of Canberra. Before his election, Hanson served for 22 years in the Army, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. [8]

He was deployed to East Timor and Iraq, and earned the Conspicuous Service Cross [9] for his work at Army headquarters. [1] In addition, Hanson has been awarded the following medals: [10]

Political views

Hanson has been described as having conservative views, and is a member of the Right faction of the Liberal Party. [11] Hanson has been considered a major figure in modern conservatism in Canberra, along with former party president John Cziesla and former party leader and former Senator Zed Seselja. [12] have claimed that Hanson's ousting as the Canberra Liberals' deputy leader was influenced by a growing rejection of social conservatism and right-wing populism in the party in favour of a more Moderate approach. [7]

Despite being aligned with the party's conservative wing, Hanson supports same-sex marriage. [13]

Hanson opposed the Indigenous Voice to Parliament proposal and endorsed the No campaign in the 2023 referendum on the matter. [14]

Personal life

Hanson is married to Fleur, and they live in Holder with sons William (from Hanson's first marriage) and Robbie. Hanson has dual British-Australian citizenship. [15]

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References

  1. 1 2 Towell, Noel (16 February 2013). "Ready for fight of his life". The Canberra Times . Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  2. ↑ "List of elected candidates – 2008 Election". Elections ACT. ACT Government. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  3. ↑ "Jeremy Hanson MLA". Canberra Liberals. Liberal Party of Australia. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  4. 1 2 Sim, Melanie; Corbett, Kate (11 February 2013). "Canberra Liberals choose Jeremy Hanson to lead". 666 ABC Canberra. ABC News . Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  5. ↑ "Canberra Liberals name Alistair Coe as new leader". ABC News. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "Jeremy Hanson elected as new ACT Deputy Opposition Leader". February 2022.
  7. 1 2 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-05/jeremy-hanson-dumped-as-deputy-leader-of-act-liberals/103188440
  8. ↑ "Liberal candidate Hanson seeks to serve at home". The Canberra Times . 28 September 2008.
  9. ↑ "Hanson official website" . Retrieved 14 September 2014.[ self-published source? ]
  10. ↑ "Jeremy Hanson". Member profile. Legislative Assembly for the ACT. 26 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  11. ↑ https://amp.abc.net.au/article/103184184
  12. ↑ https://the-riotact.com/it-was-a-shitshow-liberals-prefer-empty-chair-to-oust-party-president-in-rowdy-agm-cleanout-of-old-guard/724131
  13. ↑ https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6066672/liberal-leader-jeremy-hanson-says-its-time-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage/
  14. ↑ https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/canberra-breakfast/jeremy-hanson-on-the-voice/102250906
  15. ↑ "Canberra's parliament is full of dual citizens (But you're looking the wrong way)". 6 October 2017.
Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
 Member of the Legislative Assembly
for Molonglo
2008  –2016		Electorate abolished
Preceded by
Electorate created
 Member of the Legislative Assembly
for Murrumbidgee
2016  –present		Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded by Leader of the Opposition of the Australian Capital Territory
2013 –2016		Succeeded by
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