Andrew Barr
Andrew James Barr (born 29 April 1973)[2] is an Australian politician. He is the Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory since December 2014. He has been a Labor Party member for the seat of Molonglo in the ACT Legislative Assembly since 5 April 2006.[3]
Andrew Barr | |
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| 7th Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory Elections: 2016 | |
| Assumed office 11 December 2014 | |
| Deputy | Simon Corbell Yvette Berry |
| Preceded by | Katy Gallagher |
| 11th Deputy Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory | |
| In office 16 May 2011 – 11 December 2014 | |
| Leader | Katy Gallagher |
| Preceded by | Katy Gallagher |
| Succeeded by | Simon Corbell |
| Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for Kurrajong | |
| Assumed office 15 October 2016 | |
| Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for Molonglo | |
| In office 5 April 2006 – 15 October 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew James Barr[1] 29 April 1973 Lismore, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party (ACT Branch) |
| Domestic partner | Anthony Toms |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
Barr is the first LGBT person to become an Australian head of government. He is openly gay and is married to a man called Anthony Toms.[4]
References
- 2012/2013 Annual Returns Archived 15 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine, Elections ACT, 29 August 2013.
- Lawson, Kirsten (11 October 2016). "Andrew Barr, a lifelong creature of politics". The Canberra Times.
- "Andrew Barr elected ACT Chief Minister, seventh in history". ABC News. Australia. 11 December 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- https://amp.abc.net.au/article/11699170
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