Guy Barnett (Australian politician)

Guy Barnett (born 4 April 1962) is a Liberal Party member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing the Division of Lyons. Since May 2021, he is also the Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Minister for Resources, Minister for Trade, Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction in the Second Gutwein Ministry. He was previously a member of the Australian Senate.

For other people named Guy Barnett, see Guy Barnett (disambiguation).

The Honourable
Guy Barnett
MP
Minister for Resources
Assumed office
18 July 2016
Preceded byAdam Brooks
Minister for Building and Construction
In office
18 July 2016 – 19 May 2021
Preceded byAdam Brooks
Succeeded byMichael Ferguson
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
for Lyons
Assumed office
15 March 2014
Senator for Tasmania
In office
26 February 2002 – 30 June 2011
Preceded byBrian Gibson
Personal details
Born (1962-04-05) 5 April 1962
Launceston, Tasmania
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal Party
Spouse(s)Kate
Children3
Residence(s)Launceston, Tasmania
Alma materLaunceston Church Grammar School
Geelong Grammar School
University of Tasmania
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer
Websitewww.guybarnett.com.au

He was born in Launceston, Tasmania, and attended the Launceston Church Grammar School and Geelong Grammar School. He gained a Bachelor of Laws and later a Master of Laws (Environmental Law) from the University of Tasmania. While at university, he served as President of the University of Tasmania Liberal Club.[1]

After graduation, Barnett worked as a lawyer, political advisor and consultant. He was appointed to the Senate in 2002 in replacement of Brian Gibson (resigned), elected for a full term in 2004, and served until his defeat at the 2010 federal election.[2]

In the 2014 Tasmanian state election Barnett was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing the Division of Lyons. He was also appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier.[3]

On 18 July 2016, after the resignation of Adam Brooks, he was appointed Minister for Resources and Minister for Building and Construction.[4]

Policy positions

Barnett was a strong advocate for the War in Iraq, justifying the war in a speech to the senate on 20 March 2003.[5]

He opposed same-sex marriage in the 2017 postal plebiscite.[6][7]

References
  1. "History - University of Tasmania Liberal Students". University of Tasmania Liberal Club. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. "Former Senator Guy Barnett". Senators and Members of the Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  3. "Will Hodgman announces cabinet line-up for new Tasmanian government". ABC News. 30 March 2014.
  4. "Ministerial Changes". www.premier.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  5. Guy Barnett (20 March 2003). "Motion concerning Iraq". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Commonwealth of Australia: Senate. p. 9828.
  6. Humphries, Alexandra (14 September 2017). "Barnett's school claims in dispute". News.com.au. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  7. Bhole, Aneeta (14 September 2017). "'Gay sex' will be taught in school if SSM vote passes, minister warns". ABC News. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
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