John Hatzistergos
| The Honourable John Hatzistergos BEc, LLM MLC |
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| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council |
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| In office 27 March 1999 – 19 May 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Kaldis |
| Succeeded by | Adam Searle |
| Minister for Justice | |
| In office 2 April 2003 – 10 August 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Bob Debus as Minister for Corrective Services |
| Succeeded by | Tony Kelly |
| In office 2 April 2007 – 4 December 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Tony Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Phillip Costa as Minister for Corrective Services Graham West as Minister for Juvenile Justice |
| Minister for Fair Trading | |
| In office 1 February 2005 – 10 August 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Reba Meagher |
| Succeeded by | Diane Beamer |
| Minister for Health | |
| In office 10 August 2005 – 2 April 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Morris Iemma |
| Succeeded by | Reba Meagher |
| Attorney General | |
| In office 2 April 2007 – 28 March 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Bob Debus |
| Succeeded by | Greg Smith |
| Minister for Industrial Relations | |
| In office 11 September 2008 – 4 December 2009 |
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| Preceded by | John Della Bosca |
| Succeeded by | John Robertson |
| Minister for Regulatory Reform | |
| In office 8 December 2009 – 28 March 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Joe Tripodi |
| Succeeded by | Greg Pearce |
| Minister for Citizenship | |
| In office 8 December 2009 – 28 March 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Virginia Judge |
| Succeeded by | Victor Dominello as Minister for Citizenship and Communities |
| Vice President of the Executive Council | |
| In office 1 September 2009 – 28 March 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Tony Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Michael Gallacher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 August 1960 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Maria |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Barrister |
| Website | NSW Parliament webpage |
John Hatzistergos (born 20 August 1960) is a former Australian politician who was a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council representing the Australian Labor Party between 1999 and 2011. He was a senior Minister in Keneally ministry.
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[edit] Early career and background
Raised in Redfern, Sydney, the son of two unskilled Greek immigrants, Hatzistergos was educated at Bourke Street Primary School in Surry Hills and Cleveland Street Boys High, in Redfern.[1] He studied economics and law at The University of Sydney (where he was later appointed to the Senate of the University)[1] and was a solicitor in private practice between 1983 and 1987. He spent the next two years as a Senior Legal Officer with the Commonwealth Department of Public Prosecutions and a barrister in private practice since 1989.[2]
[edit] Political career
First elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council in 1999, Hatzistergos served as the NSW Minister for Health, between 2005–2007 and again briefly for 14 days in 2009,[2] Minister for Fair Trading (2005) and Minister for Justice, between 2003–2005 and again between 2007–2009. Hatzistergos served as Attorney General[3] from 2007 until 2011, and Minister for Industrial Relations between 2008 and 2009. He was Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Vice President of the Executive Council and Government Leader in the Legislative Council.[2]
During his tenure, Hatzistergos was a nationally recognised opponent of a Bill of Rights.[4] He has been considered a possible candidate for appointment to the Supreme Court of New South Wales,[5] and a potential successor to Chief Justice Reg Blanch of the District Court of New South Wales.[6]
On 31 March 2011 Hatzistergos announced that he intended to retire from the Legislative Council despite having four years of his term to run.[7] His announcement follows that of Eddie Obeid with Walt Secord and Adam Searle nominated by Labor to fill the casual vacancies.[8][9]
[edit] Career after politics
In late 2011 Hatzistergos became an adjunct professor at the University of Technology Sydney, teaching constitutional law.[10]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Maiden Speech - The Hon. John Hatzistergos MLC" (pdf). Walsh Bay Development (Special Provisions) Bill - Hansard Extract. Legislative Council of New South Wales. 26 May 1999. http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/members.nsf/0/99596198bbd639a74a256763000dac7a/$FILE/First%20Speech.Hatzistergos.pdf. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ a b c "The Hon. John Hatzistergos, BEc LLM MLC". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/members.nsf/0/99596198BBD639A74A256763000DAC7A. Retrieved 7 February 2007.
- ^ "Attorneys-General 1823 - present". History. NSW Department of Justice and Attorney General. http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/Corporate/ll_corporate.nsf/pages/attorney_generals_department_2007_03_26. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ^ Carrick, Damien (10 June 2008). "Charter of rights: different views from north and south of the Murray" (transcript). ABC Radio - The Law Report (Australia). http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lawreport/stories/2008/2266908.htm. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ Mitchell, Alex (27 June 2010). "Hatz should knuckle down and find a job". The Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/hatz-should-knuckle-down-and-find-a-job-20100626-zava.html. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ^ Duffy, Michael (20 June 2010). "Judgment on jails is bar talk". The Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/judgment-on-jails-is-bar-talk-20100619-ynvy.html. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ^ "Hatzistergos to leave parliament". Sydney Morning Herald. 1 April 2011. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/state-election-2011/hatzistergos-to-leave-parliament-20110331-1cned.html. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
- ^ "New Labor faces decided for NSW Parliament". ABC News. Australia. 20 May 2011. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/20/3222584.htm?site=sydney. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Labor votes two MPs to NSW Upper House". Sydney Morning Herald. AAP. 20 May 2011. http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/labor-votes-two-mps-to-nsw-upper-house-20110520-1eweo.html. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Adjunct professors". UTS Law. University of Technology Sydney. 6 October 2011. http://www.law.uts.edu.au/staff/adjunct.html. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bob Debus as Minister for Corrective Services |
Minister for Justice 2003 – 2005 |
Succeeded by Tony Kelly |
| Preceded by Reba Meagher |
Minister for Fair Trading 2005 |
Succeeded by Diane Beamer |
| Preceded by Morris Iemma |
Minister for Health 2005 – 2007 |
Succeeded by Reba Meagher |
| Preceded by Tony Kelly |
Minister for Justice 2007 – 2009 |
Succeeded by Phillip Costa as Minister for Corrective Services Graham West as Minister for Juvenile Justice |
| Preceded by Bob Debus |
Attorney General of New South Wales 2007 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Greg Smith |
| Preceded by John Della Bosca |
Minister for Industrial Relations 2008 – 2009 |
Succeeded by John Robertson |
| Preceded by Joe Tripodi |
Minister for Regulatory Reform 2009 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Greg Pearce as Minister for Finance and Services |
| Preceded by Virginia Judge |
Minister for Citizenship 2009 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Victor Dominello as Minister for Citizenship and Communities |
| Preceded by Tony Kelly |
Vice President of the Executive Council 2009 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Michael Gallacher |
