Tim Hammond (politician)
Tim Hammond MP | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Perth | |
Assumed office 2 July 2016 | |
Preceded by | Alannah MacTiernan |
Personal details | |
Born |
Mount Lawley, Western Australia | 25 March 1975
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Alma mater | Murdoch University |
Profession | Barrister, solicitor |
Timothy Jerome "Tim" Hammond (born 25 March 1975) is an Australian politician. He is the member for Perth in the Australian House of Representatives. He is a member of the Australian Labor Party and succeeded the previous member, Alannah MacTiernan, at the 2016 federal election.[1]
He was initially awarded the portfolios of Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources, Innovation, Western Australia, The Digital Economy and Start Ups in the Labor Shadow Ministry. In September 2016 he was promoted to the full ministry as Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs and Shadow Minister Assisting for Resources.
Hammond was a barrister before entering politics. He previously ran unsuccessfully for parliament as the Labor candidate for Swan in 2010.[1]
In 2017 bookmakers installed Hammond as a $4.50 chance to become the next Prime Minister from Western Australia (second-favourite behind Julie Bishop).[2]
References
- 1 2 "Perth - Australia Votes". Election 2016. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- ↑ Tim Hammond - the first-term MP tipped to be Prime Minister
Parliament of Australia | ||
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Preceded by Alannah MacTiernan |
Member for Perth 2016–present |
Incumbent |