Graeme Sturges

Graeme Sturges

Graeme Sturges (born 31 May 1955) is an Australian politician. He has been an Australian Labor Party member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly since 2002, representing the Hobart-based electorate of Denison. Since May 2008 he has been the state Minister for Infrastructure.

Sturges was born in Hobart. Prior to entering Parliament, Sturges worked as the State Secretary for the Tasmanian branch of the Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union.

Sturges retained his political seat in the 2006 state election, and continued his role as Government Whip, whilst remaining involved in community groups such as the RSPCA, Disabled Riders Association, Pensioners Union and the boxing community.

He was appointed Minister for Infrastructure in David Bartlett's cabinet following the resignation of Premier Paul Lennon. [cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23757967-921,00.html|title=Bartlett, Giddings new leaders|publisher=The Mercury|date=2008-05-26|accessdate=2008-06-10]

References

External links

* [http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/history/tasparl/sturgesg732.htm Parliamentary library profile]
* [http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/ha/ISSturgesGraeme.htm Graeme Sturges' maiden speech to parliament]


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