Hardman, Benedict ('Ben') Paul
Born 4 August 1964
(Kiama, New South Wales)
Marriage: Married, 2 children.
Occupation: Teacher
Education: St Peters & Pauls Kiama 1970-76. St Gregory's College Campbelltown 1977-82. DipT 1989 (Ballarat University). BEd 1993 (Deakin University).
Career: Steward, Wagga Wagga Leagues Club 1982-83. Clerk, Wagga Wagga City Council 1983-86. Teacher 1989-95, Principal 1996-99, Dept. of Education Victoria. Memberships: Seymour Football Netball Club; Wallan Football Club; Seymour Racing Club, Kilmore Trackside. Secretary, Edenhope Apex Club 1989-91. Interests: Music, guitar and reading.
Party: Australian Labor Party
| House | Electorate | Start * | End * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLA | Seymour | 18 September 1999 | 26 November 2010 |
Inaugural speech
Appointments: Parliamentary Secretary, Agriculture December 2006-January 2010. Parliamentary Secretary, Community Development and Bushfire Reconstruction since January 2010. Committee Service: Family and Community Development Cttee 1999-2002. Chair, Rural and Regional Services and Development Cttee 2003-06.
References: Victorian Parliamentary Handbook. Personal information.
Initial data source: Victorian Parliamentary Handbook, 54th Parliament
Last update: January 2010 (last date the record was checked and updated)
*The Start date for Members elected after 1900 is the date they were elected. The start date for pre-1900 Members is the date they were sworn in.