David Fawcett
David Julian Fawcett (born 23 October 1963) is an Australian Liberal Party politician who has been a Senator for South Australia since 2011. Fawcett served in the Morrison government as Assistant Minister for Defence from 2018 to 2019.
Senator the Honourable David Fawcett | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Minister for Defence | |
| In office 26 August 2018 – 26 May 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Scott Morrison |
| Preceded by | Michael McCormack (2016) |
| Succeeded by | Alex Hawke |
| Senator for South Australia | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2011 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Wakefield | |
| In office 9 October 2004 – 24 November 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Neil Andrew |
| Succeeded by | Nick Champion |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 October 1963 Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence(s) | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of New South Wales |
| Occupation | Pilot & army officer |
| Awards | Australian Defence Medal Defence Long Service Medal (with clasp) |
| Website | http://www.senatorfawcett.com.au/ |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1982–2004 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Australian Army Aviation |
Fawcett was previously elected to federal parliament, serving for one term as member for the House of Representatives seat of Wakefield in South Australia, elected at the 2004 election.
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