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42nd Premier of Tasmania
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| In office 21 March 2004 – 26 May 2008 |
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| Deputy | David Bartlett |
| Preceded by | Jim Bacon |
| Succeeded by | David Bartlett |
| Constituency | Franklin |
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| Born | 8 October 1955 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Margaret Lennon |
| Profession | Trade union official |
Paul Anthony Lennon (born 8 October 1955) is an Australian Labor Party politician. See Premiers of the Australian states for a description and history of the office of Premier Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common List of Deputy Premiers in Tasmania David John Bartlett (born 19 January 1968 is the current Premier of Tasmania in Australia James Alexander Bacon AC ( 15 May 1950 - 20 June 2004) was Premier of Tasmania from 1998 to 2004 David John Bartlett (born 19 January 1968 is the current Premier of Tasmania in Australia The Division of Franklin, Tasmania Australia, is one of the 5 electorates in the Tasmanian House of Assembly. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name It is located south of the eastern side of the Continent, being separated from it by Bass For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. A trade union or labour union is an organization of workers who have banded together to achieve common goals in key areas such as wages hours and working conditions forming Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) He was Premier of Tasmania from 21 March 2004 until his resignation on 26 May 2008. See Premiers of the Australian states for a description and history of the office of Premier Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common He was member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for the seat of Franklin from 1990 until officially resigning on 27 May 2008. The House of Assembly, or lower house is one of the two chambers of the Parliament of Tasmania in Australia The Division of Franklin, Tasmania Australia, is one of the 5 electorates in the Tasmanian House of Assembly. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [1]
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Early life
Born in Hobart, he attended St. Virgil's College, then worked as a storeman and clerk before becoming an organiser with the Storemen and Packers Union in 1978. Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. St Virgil's College is a Roman Catholic, primary and secondary, Day school for boys located over two Campuses in Austins He did not attend university.
In 1980 he became Tasmanian State Secretary of the union, and from 1982 he was Senior Vice President of the national union. [2] In 1984 Lennon became Secretary of the Tasmanian Trades & Labor Council, and also a member of the Executive of the Australian Council of Trade Unions. The Tasmanian Trades & Labor Council, also known as Unions Tasmania, is a representative body of Trade union organisations in the State of Tasmania Template talkInfobox Union for usage --> The Australian Council of Trade Unions ( ACTU) is the largest
Lennon first ran for parliament at 1989 state election. He was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in 1990 on a recount of votes following the resignation of Ken Wriedt and immediately became Deputy Leader of the Labor Party. The House of Assembly, or lower house is one of the two chambers of the Parliament of Tasmania in Australia Kenneth Shaw "Ken" Wriedt (born 11 July 1927) is a former Australian politician and minister He was Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations, Workplace Standards, Workers' Compensation, Public Sector Management, Forests, Mines, Racing and Gaming, and Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Assembly.
Jim Bacon government
On the election of a Labor government under Jim Bacon in 1998, Lennon became Deputy Premier, Minister for Infrastructure, Energy and Resources and Minister for Racing and Gaming. James Alexander Bacon AC ( 15 May 1950 - 20 June 2004) was Premier of Tasmania from 1998 to 2004 Following the re-election of the government in 2002, he became Minister for Economic Development, Energy and Resources, and Minister for Racing and Sport and Recreation.
Premier of Tasmania
In February 2004 Bacon was diagnosed with lung cancer and stood down as Premier to begin treatment. Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. Lennon was Acting Premier until 21 March, when Bacon resigned and Lennon was sworn in as Tasmania’s 42nd Premier. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. He was also Treasurer until 2006 when he was succeeded by Michael Aird.
Lennon and Bacon were close friends as well as colleagues and Lennon was emotional as he assumed the premiership with Bacon watching on. "It's hard to describe how you feel when someone who has been that close to you also happens to be your boss", Lennon told an interviewer. "It was a very tough time. A very tough time indeed. "
Lennon is known as an active proponent of Tasmania's forestry industry, which has made him very unpopular with the Greens, numerous conservation groups and others on the left. The Tasmanian Greens are a political party in Australia who developed from numerous environmental campaigns in Tasmania, including the flooding of Lake Pedder He represents a long tradition of conservative, pro-business Labor leadership in Tasmania. Both Lennon's Labor government and the State Opposition have been criticised for their close ties with the logging company Gunns Limited, most recently over the drafting of new legislation [3]. Gunns Limited ( is a major Forestry enterprise located in Tasmania, Australia.
In January 2006, Lennon faced criticism in the media over allegations of impropriety when it was revealed that he had received an upgrade from a A$200 per night room in the Crown Casino to a six-star suite worth up to A$4000 per night, complete with a private butler. Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex is a Casino and entertainment precinct on the south bank of the Yarra River, in Melbourne, Australia The Crown Casino is owned by the Packer family's Publishing and Broadcasting Limited, which also owns a 50% stake in Betfair, the company to which Lennon's government days later awarded a A$700 million internet gaming licence. Publishing and Broadcasting Limited ( PBL) was one of Australia's largest companies with interests primarily in media and gaming Betfair is the world's largest Internet betting exchange. The company is based in Hammersmith in West London, England. [4]
In the 2006 state election Lennon successfully led the Labor party to a majority government, contrary to many pre-election predictions.
Following an opinion poll which showed his personal approval rating at 17 per cent, Lennon announced on 26 May 2008 that he would stand down as Premier of Tasmania and leave politics altogether. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common He said he had made the decision 'for himself and his family'. On the afternoon of 26 May 2008, Lennon resigned his commission as Premier to the Governor of Tasmania, the Hon. Peter Underwood. Peter George Underwood AO is currently the Governor of Tasmania. The Deputy Premier, David Bartlett, received his commission at Government House as the 43rd Tasmanian Premier shortly thereafter. David John Bartlett (born 19 January 1968 is the current Premier of Tasmania in Australia [5] [6] He officially resigned from his seat of Franklin the following day.
Family
He is married to Margaret Lennon and has two children.
References
- ^ Franklin Recount, Tasmanian Electoral Commission
- ^ Ward, Airlie: Paul Lennon, Stateline Tasmania (ABC), March 26, 2004. Stateline is a television current affairs programme produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly abbreviated to the 'ABC' is Australia's national public broadcaster. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
- ^ "Tas: Greens call for corruption probe into proposed mill" (Apr 3 2007). AAP Australian National News Wire.
- ^ Whinnett, Ellen: Premier in casino scandal, The Advertiser, January 10, 2006. The Advertiser is a daily tabloid Newspaper published in the city of Adelaide, South Australia. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Tasmanian Premier Paul Lennon quits, The Mercury, 26 May 2008
- ^ "Lennon walks away from politics", abc.net.au, 2008-05-26. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Retrieved on 2008-05-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place
External links
- Tasmanian parliamentary profile
- Paul Lennon's maiden speech to parliament
- Australian Labor Party (Tasmania) profile
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jim Bacon |
Premier of Tasmania 2004 – 2008 |
Succeeded by David Bartlett |
| Preceded by Sue Napier |
Deputy Premier of Tasmania 1998 – 2004 |
Succeeded by David Llewellyn |
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