Members Information - Gary Blackwood (Narracan)

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Mr Gary Blackwood

Full Name

Mr Gary John Blackwood

Party

PartyLiberal Party
Current Portfolios
  • Parliamentary Secretary for Forestry and Fisheries
Ministerial AppointmentsParliamentary Secretary for Forestry and Fisheries since December 2010.

Electorate Office

Address3/24 Mason Street, Warragul 3820
Phone(03) 5623 1960
Fax(03) 5623 4506

Internet

Email Addressgary.blackwood@parliament.vic.gov.au

Representation

ElectorateNarracan
HouseLegislative Assembly

About

PersonalBorn 6 May 1951, Married, six children.
BirthplaceWarragul, Victoria, Australia
InterestsFamily, Kokoda.
MembershipsBoard of Management, West Gippsland Healthcare Group.

Academic

EducationEconomics & Politics (Monash Secondary Teachers College).

Occupation

Previous OccupationTimber Transport and Harvesting Business 1973-2003. Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Forest Harvesting & Cartage Council 2003-06.
Local Government ServiceCouncillor, Rural City of Warragul 1992-94. Councillor, Baw Baw Shire Council 2003-06.
Military ServiceNational Service, 1972.

Parliamentary History

Elected2006-11-25
Parliamentary Party PositionsCampaign Manager, McMillan electorate 1996. Treasurer, Narracan electorate Council 2001-06. Campaign Manager, Narracan electorate, 2002. Shadow Parliamentary Secretary, Health Services November 2009-December 2010.
Parliamentary ServiceElected MLA for Narracan November 2006. Re-elected November 2010.

Last Updated: 2011-06-27