| Bert Van Manen | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Forde |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Brett Raguse |
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| Born | 24 March 1965 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal National Party of Queensland |
| Website | http://www.bertvanmanen.com.au/ |
Albertus Johannes "Bert" Van Manen (born 24 March 1965) is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP) member of the Australian House of Representatives seat of Forde since the 2010 federal election, defeating Australian Labor Party incumbent Brett Raguse.
Bert grew up in Waterford and Bethania after his parents immigrated from Holland. His background prior to entering politics was in Financial Services. Bert worked for one of the major banks for 15 years before commencing his own Financial Services business.
In 2007, Van Manen was the Family First Party candidate in the seat of Rankin. He received 3.53% of the primary vote in that election.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Brett Raguse |
Member for Forde 2010–present |
Incumbent |
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