Mark Butler
| The Honourable Mark Butler MP | |
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| Minister for Climate Change | |
| In office 1 July 2013 – 18 September 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Greg Combet |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Minister for the Environment and Water | |
| In office 1 July 2013 – 18 September 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Tony Burke |
| Succeeded by | Greg Hunt |
| Minister for Social Inclusion | |
| In office 14 December 2011 – 1 July 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Julia Gillard Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Tanya Plibersek |
| Succeeded by | Office Abolished |
| Minister for Mental Health and Ageing | |
| In office 12 September 2010 – 1 July 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Julia Gillard Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Nicola Roxon |
| Succeeded by | Jacinta Collins |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Port Adelaide | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 24 November 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Rod Sawford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 July 1970 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide Deakin University |
| Profession | Trade unionist Politician |
Mark Christopher Butler (born 8 July 1970) has been the Australian Labor Party representative for the electoral division of Port Adelaide in north-western Adelaide, South Australia since the 2007 federal election. Butler was the Minister for Climate Change and Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Water in the Second Rudd Ministry. He was educated at the University of Adelaide where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws. He holds a Master of International Relations from Deakin University.
Political career
In a 2009 First Rudd Ministry reshuffle, Butler was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Health. On 14 September 2010, he was sworn in as Minister for Mental Health and Ageing in the Second Gillard Ministry. On 12 September 2011 he was given the additional responsibility of Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Mental Health Reform. On 14 December 2011, Butler's ministry was renamed Mental Health and Aged Care, and he became a member of Cabinet.[1]
Butler was head of the Labor left faction in South Australia,[2] until federal responsibilities saw him step back from the role to be replaced by David Gray,the Assistant Secretary of United Voice SA Branch.[3]
Personal life
Butler is a great great-grandson and great grandson of conservative former Premiers Sir Richard B. Butler and Sir Richard L. Butler, respectively.
See also
- First Rudd ministry
- First Gillard ministry
- Second Gillard ministry
- Second Rudd ministry
References
- ↑ Thompson, Jenny (12 December 2001). "Gillard unveils expanded Cabinet". ABC News (Australia). Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- ↑ Manning, Haydon. "Mike Rann". Yes, Premier: Labor Leadership in Australia's States and Territories (GOOGLE BOOKS). p. 215.
- ↑ Kelton, Greg (4 March 2009). "ALP's new Dons make their play". The Advertiser (Adelaide). Retrieved 11 July 2013.
External links
- Australian Labor Party biography
- Parliament of Australia biography
- Search or browse Hansard for Mark Butler at OpenAustralia.org
- Summary of parliamentary voting for Mark Butler MP on TheyVoteForYou.org.au
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Rod Sawford |
Member for Port Adelaide 2007–present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Justine Elliot |
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing 2010–2013 |
Succeeded by Jacinta Collins |
| Preceded by Tanya Plibersek |
Minister for Social Inclusion 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Julie Collins |
| Preceded by Tony Burke |
Minister for Environment and Water 2013 |
Succeeded by Greg Hunt (Designate) as Minister for Environment |
| Preceded by Greg Combet |
Minister for Climate Change 2013 |
Succeeded by Office abolished |
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