Jeremy Hanson
Jeremy David Hanson, CSC, MLA (born 18 February 1967) is a former Australian Army officer and is an Australian politician with the Liberal Party, elected to the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly as one of seven MLAs for the Molonglo electorate at the 2008 election. He was the Opposition Leader in the ACT, as well as Shadow Minister for Health, Police, Corrections and Indigenous Affairs, between February 2013 and October 2016. In 2016, following a redistricting of the ACT's electorates and an expansion in size of the Legislative Assembly, he was elected as one of five MLAs for the new electorate of Murrumbidgee.
Jeremy Hanson | |
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| Leader of the Opposition of the Australian Capital Territory | |
| In office 11 February 2013 – 25 October 2016 | |
| Deputy | Alistair Coe |
| Preceded by | Zed Seselja |
| Succeeded by | Alistair Coe |
| Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly for Murrumbidgee | |
| Assumed office 15 October 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly for Molonglo | |
| In office 18 October 2008 – 15 October 2016 | |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 February 1967 United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Fleur (née Hughes) |
| Children | William, Robbie (m) |
| Residence | Holder |
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| Profession | Army officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1986–2008 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | East Timor Iraq War |
| Awards | Conspicuous Service Cross |
Following the resignation of fellow Murrumbidgee Liberal MLA, Giulia Jones, Hanson was elected as Deputy Leader of the Canberra Liberals in February 2022. On 4 December 2023, Hanson was dumped as deputy leader and replaced by Leanne Castley.