| Michael McCormack | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Riverina |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Kay Hull |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 August 1964 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | National Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine |
| Children | Three |
| Residence | Wagga Wagga |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Former Editor, Journalist and Director. |
| Website | http://www.michaelmccormack.com.au/ |
Michael Francis McCormack (born 2 August 1964), an Australian federal politician, is a member of the Australian House of Representatives representing the seat of Riverina, New South Wales for the National Party of Australia, elected at the 2010 federal election.
Prior to entering Parliament, McCormack was the editor of the The Daily Advertiser in Wagga Wagga until 2002.[1][2] McCormack went on to sue the Riverina Media Group for unfair dismissal in 2003 and settled out of court for a undisclosed amount.[3]
McCormack ran in a three-cornered contest against candidates from both Labor and Liberals,[4] winning over 67% of the vote on a two-party preferred basis.[5]
McCormack was the director from 1994-2003 and official historian from 1994-2010 for the Murrumbidgee Turf Club.[6]
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| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Kay Hull |
Member for Riverina 2010–present |
Incumbent |