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'''Neale Ronald Burgess''' (born 17 August 1956) is an Australian politician. He has been a [[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal Party]] member of the [[Victorian Legislative Assembly]] since 2006, representing the electorate of [[electoral district of Hastings|Hastings]]. |
'''Neale Ronald Burgess''' (born 17 August 1956) is an Australian politician. He has been a [[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal Party]] member of the [[Victorian Legislative Assembly]] since 2006, representing the electorate of [[electoral district of Hastings|Hastings]]. |
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== Career == |
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Burgess was born in [[Melbourne]] to a family of eight children. In 1994, he completed a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) at the Queensland University of Technology, and was later admitted to the Bar. He worked for a number of years as a criminal law barrister. He operated a technology consulting business before entering politics. He was preselected as the Liberal candidate for the Labor-held seat of [[electoral district of Hastings|Hastings]] for the [[Victorian state election, 2006|2006 state election]], and succeeded in winning back the traditionally conservative district for the Liberal Party. |
Burgess was born in [[Melbourne]] to a family of eight children. In 1994, he completed a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) at the Queensland University of Technology, and was later admitted to the Bar. He worked for a number of years as a criminal law barrister. He operated a technology consulting business before entering politics. He was preselected as the Liberal candidate for the Labor-held seat of [[electoral district of Hastings|Hastings]] for the [[Victorian state election, 2006|2006 state election]], and succeeded in winning back the traditionally conservative district for the Liberal Party. |
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Burgess voted for banning anti abortion protesters from protesting outside abortion clinics.<ref>https://www.righttolife.com.au/resources/article-archive/176-who-voted-for-against-buffer-zone-bill-house-of-assembly</ref> In May 2018 he revealed he had changed his mind on the issue and now is opposed buffer zones.<ref>https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/images/stories/daily-hansard/Assembly_2018/Assembly_Daily_Extract_Thursday_10_May_2018_from_Book_5.pdf</ref> |
Burgess voted for banning anti abortion protesters from protesting outside abortion clinics.<ref>https://www.righttolife.com.au/resources/article-archive/176-who-voted-for-against-buffer-zone-bill-house-of-assembly</ref> In May 2018 he revealed he had changed his mind on the issue and now is opposed buffer zones.<ref>https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/images/stories/daily-hansard/Assembly_2018/Assembly_Daily_Extract_Thursday_10_May_2018_from_Book_5.pdf</ref> |
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Burgess is opposed to the [[AGL Energy]] proposal for a floating storage regasification unit at Crib Point.<ref>http://mpnews.com.au/2018/07/10/libs-united-against-gas-plan/</ref> |
Burgess is opposed to the [[AGL Energy]] proposal for a floating storage regasification unit at Crib Point.<ref>http://mpnews.com.au/2018/07/10/libs-united-against-gas-plan/</ref> |
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Burgess supports extending the Frankston train line to Baxter station.<ref>http://mpnews.com.au/2018/01/29/lib-leader-brings-poll-promises-to-the-table/</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Revision as of 08:48, 23 July 2018
Neale Burgess | |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Hastings | |
| Assumed office 25 November 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Rosy Buchanan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 August 1956 Melbourne |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Profession | Barrister, technology consultant |
| Website | nealeburgess.com.au/ |
Neale Ronald Burgess (born 17 August 1956) is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 2006, representing the electorate of Hastings.
Career
Burgess was born in Melbourne to a family of eight children. In 1994, he completed a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) at the Queensland University of Technology, and was later admitted to the Bar. He worked for a number of years as a criminal law barrister. He operated a technology consulting business before entering politics. He was preselected as the Liberal candidate for the Labor-held seat of Hastings for the 2006 state election, and succeeded in winning back the traditionally conservative district for the Liberal Party.
Voted against the Abortion Law Reform Bill 2008.[1]
Burgess voted for banning anti abortion protesters from protesting outside abortion clinics.[2] In May 2018 he revealed he had changed his mind on the issue and now is opposed buffer zones.[3] Burgess is opposed to the AGL Energy proposal for a floating storage regasification unit at Crib Point.[4] Burgess supports extending the Frankston train line to Baxter station.[5]
Personal life
Burgess was born in Melbourne and grew up in Tocumwal. He has three children.[6][7]
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ https://www.righttolife.com.au/resources/article-archive/176-who-voted-for-against-buffer-zone-bill-house-of-assembly
- ^ https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/images/stories/daily-hansard/Assembly_2018/Assembly_Daily_Extract_Thursday_10_May_2018_from_Book_5.pdf
- ^ http://mpnews.com.au/2018/07/10/libs-united-against-gas-plan/
- ^ http://mpnews.com.au/2018/01/29/lib-leader-brings-poll-promises-to-the-table/
- ^ "Neale Burgess (Hastings)". Members Information. Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
- ^ https://www.nealeburgess.com.au/about_neale
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