Mick Gentleman

Mick Gentleman (born 1 August 1955) is an Australian politician and was a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Brindabella for the Australian Labor Party from 2004 to 2008.[1] He will contest the 2012 election as a Labor candidate for Brindabella[2].

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Early years

Gentleman was born and educated, and has always lived in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

Prior to becoming a politician, he worked in the offices of Prime Ministers Bob Hawke and Paul Keating as their security officer. He has also been a motor mechanic, postman, public servant, real estate agent, small business owner and project officer.

Political career

During his time in Government, Gentleman served as the Acting Speaker and Chair of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment. He provided over thirty reports to the Parliament affecting the business, environmental and residential planning of the capital. Gentleman tabled and passed the Gross Feed-in-Tariff for Canberra[3], bringing the ACT to the forefront in renewable energy incentives.

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References

  1. ^ "Members of the Sixth ACT Legislative Assembly". ACT Legislative Assembly. 2008. http://www.legassembly.act.gov.au/members/index.asp?assembly=6. Retrieved 2011-11-27. 
  2. ^ "Labor sets poll positions". Canberra Times (Fairfax Press). http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/labor-sets-poll-positions/2371850.aspx. Retrieved 2011-11-28. 
  3. ^ "Electricity Feed-in (Renewable Energy Premium) Bill 2008". ACT Legislation Register. ACT Government. http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/b/db_32174/default.asp. Retrieved 2011-11-28.