Andrew McLachlan

Andrew Lockhart McLachlan CSC (born 14 January 1966) is an Australian politician who has been a Senator for South Australia since 6 February 2020, representing the Liberal Party of Australia. He was previously a member of the South Australian Legislative Council, having been elected at the 2014 state election, and was subsequently elected President of the South Australian Legislative Council in May 2018. He resigned as president and member of the Legislative Council in February 2020, to take up the vacant seat in the Senate caused by the resignation of Cory Bernardi.

This article is about the Australian politician. For the British scientist, see Andrew David McLachlan.

Senator
Andrew McLachlan
CSC
Senator for South Australia
Assumed office
6 February 2020
Preceded byCory Bernardi
President of the South Australian Legislative Council
In office
3 May 2018 – 5 February 2020
Preceded byRussell Wortley
Succeeded byTerry Stephens
Member of the South Australian Legislative Council
In office
15 March 2014 – 5 February 2020
Preceded byAnn Bressington
Succeeded byNicola Centofanti
Deputy President of the Australian Senate
Assumed office
26 July 2022
PresidentSue Lines
Preceded bySue Lines
Personal details
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal Party of Australia (SA)
Residence(s)Adelaide, South Australia
Alma materUniversity of Adelaide
OccupationLawyer
business executive
army officer
WebsiteOfficial website
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceAustralian Army Reserve
RankColonel
UnitAustralian Army Legal Corps
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsConspicuous Service Cross
Commander of the Venerable Order of Saint John

Prior to entering state parliament, McLachlan was a lawyer, army officer and a businessman working in the financial services industry.

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