Scott Buchholz
| Scott Buchholz MP | |
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| Chief Government Whip in the House of Representatives | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 13 February 2015 | |
| Prime Minister | Tony Abbott |
| Preceded by | Philip Ruddock |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Wright | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 March 1968 Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Political party | Liberal National |
| Website | www |
Scott Andrew Buchholz (born 27 March 1968) is an Australian politician. He has been the Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP) member of the new Australian House of Representatives seat of Wright since the 2010 federal election. He previously served as chief of staff to Queensland Senator Barnaby Joyce and was a director of CQX Group of Transport Companies for 18 years. He also occupied the unwinnable sixth spot on the Liberal/National Senate ticket in Queensland at the 2007 election, attracting 290 votes.[1]
Buchholz was appointed the Chief Government Whip in the House of Representatives on 13 February 2015, replacing Philip Ruddock.[2]
References
- ↑ "Senate State First Preferences By Candidate". Retrieved 18 May 2012.
- ↑ Uhlmann, Chris; Kirk, Alexandra; Glenday, James (13 February 2015). "Philip Ruddock sacked as chief government whip in wake of spill motion against Tony Abbott". ABC News. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
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| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| New division | Member for Wright 2010–present |
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