David Johnston (politician)
| Senator The Honourable David Johnston | |
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| Minister for Defence | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 18 September 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Tony Abbott |
| Preceded by | Stephen Smith |
| Senator for Western Australia | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 February 1956 Perth, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Other political affiliations |
Coalition |
| Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
David Albert Lloyd Johnston (born 14 February 1956) is an Australian politician who has been a Liberal Party member of the Australian Senate since July 2002, representing the state of Western Australia. Johnston has been the Minister for Defence since 18 September 2013.[1]
Background and career
Johnston was born in Perth and was educated at University of Western Australia, where he graduated in law. He was a barrister in Kalgoorlie before entering politics,[2] and unsuccessfully contested the House of Representatives at the 1987 federal election, polling 24.30% of first preferences to finish third behind independent incumbent Graeme Campbell and Labor candidate Ian Taylor in the Division of Kalgoorlie.[3]
On 6 March 2006, Johnston was made Minister for Justice and Customs (effective 9 March), following the resignation of Senator Ian Campbell from the Human Services portfolio and Campbell's replacement by former Justice minister Chris Ellison.[4]
Malcolm Turnbull, on becoming Leader of the Opposition, promoted Johnston to the Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Minister for Defence. In September 2010 he was re-appointed to that role by Opposition leader, Tony Abbott, after the 2010 election.[5]
Following the 2013 federal election, Johnston was sworn in as Minister for Defence, effective 18 September 2013.
References
- ↑ "Tony Abbott's cabinet and outer ministry". smh.com.au. AAP. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ↑ http://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=00AON
- ↑ "Results by Electoral Division - House of Representatives - Western Australia (1987)". Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ↑ New minister has shares in Burke-linked firms, The Age, 6 March 2007.
- ↑ http://www.aph.gov.au/Library/parl/43/Shadow/index.htm
External links
- Senator David Johnston, Senate of Australia homepage
- http://www.senatorjohnston.com.au/AboutDavid.aspx
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Winston Crane |
Australian Senator for Western Australia 2002–present |
Incumbent |
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| Preceded by Chris Ellison |
Minister for Justice and Customs 2007 |
Succeeded by Bob Debus as Minister for Home Affairs |
| Preceded by Stephen Smith |
Minister for Defence 2013–present |
Incumbent |
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