Michael Aird

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The Honourable Michael Anthony Aird (born 12 April, 1949, Melbourne) is a Tasmanian politician. He has been an ALP member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council in the Division of Derwent since 1995. He is the treasurer of Tasmania, one of few legislative councillors in history, who have held a portfolio. He took over the role of Treasurer from Paul Lennon after the 2006 state election.

He was Government leader in the Legislative Council from 1998 to 2006.

Mr Aird first entered parliament in 1979 as a member of the House of Assembly seat of Franklin. He was a member from 1979-1986 and then again from 1989-95. During this time he held many ministerial positions including Environment, Industrial Relations, Employment and Education.

In 1995 when Labor member Charles Batt retired, Aird successfully contested election in the seat of Derwent. He was re-elected in 1997 and 2003. He faces election again in 2009 when his term expires. Michael is a board member of the New Norfolk football club and his interests include the arts, sport.