Michael Hart (Australian politician)

Michael Hart
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Burleigh
Incumbent
Assumed office
24 March 2012
Preceded by Christine Smith
Majority 11.05 points
Personal details
Born 19 June 1960
Political party Liberal National Party of Queensland

Michael James Hart (born 19 June 1960) is an Australian Liberal National politician who is the member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Burleigh, having defeated Christine Smith at the 2012 state election.[1]

Michael was born in Bega on 19 June 1960. Before his entry into the Queensland parliament he was the company director and CEO of Mastercut Technologies. He is a qualified aircraft maintenance engineer. He is a longtime follower and supporter of Surf Life Saving, having been president of the Pacific Life Saving Club in his electorate in 2011–2012, prior to his election to the Queensland Parliament. [2]

Michael moved to the Gold Coast in 1986 with his family, including wife Sally and three children Tim, Hayden and Jessica. [3]

In his maiden speech in government he emphasized his belief in small government with minimal regulation, stating "I believe good government needs to ensure the population is secure from interference from the actions of others. If a government just does that one thing, I believe it succeeds." [4]

He is currently a member of the Queensland Parliamentary Committee for State Development, Infrastructure and Industry.[5]


References

Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
Christine Smith
Member for Burleigh
2012–present
Incumbent