Andrew Wallace
Andrew Bruce Wallace (born 27 February 1968) is an Australian politician. He is a member of the Liberal Party and has been a member of the House of Representatives since the 2016 federal election, representing the Division of Fisher.
Andrew Wallace | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Fisher | |
| Assumed office 2 July 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Mal Brough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 February 1968 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal (federal) |
| Other political affiliations | LNP (state) |
| Alma mater | Queensland University of Technology |
| Profession | Builder, barrister |
Early life
Wallace was born in Melbourne.[1] At the age of 19, he entered a Pallottine monastery in Victoria. He was asked to leave after less than a year when it was judged that he would not be able to fulfil his monastic vows. He was later apprenticed as a carpenter and eventually started his own building business. Wallace qualified as a barrister in 2000 after studying law at the Queensland University of Technology, subsequently practising in construction law for 16 years prior to his election to parliament.[2]
Politics
Wallace was elected to parliament at the 2016 federal election, succeeding Mal Brough as the Liberal National Party member for the Division of Fisher.[3] He has chaired the standing committees on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities; and Social Policy and Legal Affairs.[1]
References
- "Mr Andrew Wallace MP". Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- Beech, Alexandra (4 May 2017). "Keeping the faith: Andrew Wallace on the priesthood, carpentry and same-sex marriage". ABC News. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- "Fisher - Australia Votes". Election 2016. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Mal Brough |
Member for Fisher 2016–present |
Incumbent |