Eric Hutchinson (politician)
Eric Hutchinson | |
|---|---|
| Administrator of Norfolk Island | |
| Assumed office 1 April 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Hardgrave |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Lyons | |
| In office 7 September 2013 – 2 July 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Dick Adams |
| Succeeded by | Brian Mitchell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eric Russell Hutchinson 19 June 1965 Launceston, Tasmania |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse | Amanda |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Business manager |
| Website | www |
Eric Russell Hutchinson (born 19 June 1965) is a former Australian politician who represented the Division of Lyons in the Australian House of Representatives from September 2013 to July 2016 as a member of the Liberal Party of Australia.[1]
He defeated Labor's Dick Adams in Lyons at the 2013 federal election, but was defeated after one term by Labor's Brian Mitchell at the 2016 federal election.[2]
Hutchinson was born in Launceston, Tasmania. He worked for various wool-exporting companies before entering politics in 2013, when he contested the seat of Lyons. He won the seat against Labor MP Dick Adams with a 1.2-point margin from a swing of 13.5 points.[1]
Hutchinson did not live in his electorate but in neighbouring Bass.[3]
After his defeat at the 2016 election, Hutchinson took up a role as an advisor to the President of the Senate, Stephen Parry. On 1 April 2017, Hutchinson began a two-year term as Administrator of Norfolk Island.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Eric Hutchinson Candidate for Lyons". Liberal Party of Australia. Archived from the original on 13 August 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Electorate: Lyons". Federal Election 2016. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 July 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "How local is local? The 12 MPs who don't live in the seats they're trying to win". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- ^ "Former Tasmanian MP appointed Norfolk Island administrator". ABC News. 3 March 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Search or browse Hansard for Eric Hutchinson at OpenAustralia.org