Paul Jenkins (politician)

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Geoffrey Paul Jenkins (born 5 March 1938^{[ citation needed ]}) is an Australian former politician.

He was born in Ballarat and attended Redan Primary School and Ballarat High School. In 1952 he took an apprenticeship with H. L. Pullen, but in 1958 underwent national service. On his return, as an electrical mechanic, he worked for a number of companies until becoming a self-employed contractor and company director in 1961. In 1985 he was elected to Sebastopol Borough Council, serving until 1993 (and as mayor from 1989 to 1990). In 1992 he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the Liberal member for Ballarat West. He retired in 1999.^[1]

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References

↑ Parliament of Victoria (2008). "Jenkins, (Geoffrey) Paul". re-member: a database of all Victorian MPs since 1851. Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 4 December 2013.

Victorian Legislative Assembly
New seat	Member for Ballarat West 1992–1999	Succeeded by Karen Overington

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[vic-1] Parliament of Victoria (2008). "Jenkins, (Geoffrey) Paul". re-member: a database of all Victorian MPs since 1851. Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 4 December 2013.

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