Russell Northe
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Russell Northe | |
|---|---|
| Assumed office 25 November 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Brendan Jenkins |
| Constituency | Morwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1966 Traralgon, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | The Nationals |
| Profession | Business Manager; Footballer; Football Coach |
Russell Northe, born 6 February 1966, is an Australian politician and a current member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.[1] Prior to winning preselection by The Nationals for the seat of Morwell, he was a local Australian rules footballer.[1][2]
Early life & Education
Northe was born in Traralgon, Victoria and attended Traralgon High School, completing Year 11 in 1982.[1] In 2006, Northe completed a Certificate IV in Business.[1]
Political & Parliamentary Career
Utilising repetitive television advertising and campaigning on the issues of workers rights and bicycle paths, Northe was able to capitalise on divisions within some local branches of the Australian Labor Party to win the seat.[3] Northe doubled The Nationals primary vote, secured with the aid of Liberal Party and ex-Labor independent preferences.[4]
This win also served to help secure The Nationals future as a political party in Victoria.[5] Russell Northe joined fellow parliamentarians Peter Ryan and Peter Hall as The Nationals state parliamentary representatives for Gippsland.
Northe has served on the Parliament's Rural and Regional Committee since 2007.[1]
Position on notable legislation
On 9 September 2008, in relation to the Abortion Law Reform Bill which sought to decriminalise abortion, Northe stated that he "respect(ed) the contributions of other members, their thoughts and how they have reached their conclusions on this (bill). However, in summary, I do not support this bill".[6]
External links
References
- ^ a b c d e Parliament of Victoria Parliamentary Handbook
- ^ cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2008/gippsland/}title=2008 Gippsland By-election|accessdate=24 January 2010|date=10 July 2008}}
- ^ Antony Green (2006). "Key Seats by Party and Margin". ABC News Online. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
- ^ "=Nationals' resurgence continues in Vic election". 27 November 2006.
- ^ "Dogged Nationals stare down the doomsayers". The Age. 27 November 2006.
- ^ Parliament of Victoria Hansard
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