Ian Goodenough

Ian Goodenough
MP JP
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Moore
Assumed office
7 September 2013
Preceded by Mal Washer
Personal details
Born Ian Reginald Goodenough
(1975-07-03) 3 July 1975
Singapore
Nationality Australian
Political party Liberal Party of Australia
Alma mater Curtin University
Occupation Accountant, property developer

Ian Reginald Goodenough (born 3 July 1975) is an Australian politician who is the current Liberal Party member for the Division of Moore in the House of Representatives, located in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. Goodenough was elected to parliament at the 2013 federal election, replacing the retiring Mal Washer. A property developer and businessman prior to his election, he had previously also served as a City of Wanneroo councillor.

Early life and business career

Goodenough was born in Singapore in 1975, and emigrated to Australia with his family in December 1984, becoming an Australian citizen in 1987.[1] He is of English, Portuguese, and Malaysian Chinese descent,[2] and identifies as a member of the Eurasian community,[3] with his branch of the Goodenough family having first arrived in Singapore in the 1800s. A direct ancestor, Samuel Goodenough, was Bishop of Carlisle in the early 19th century, and a great-granduncle, Sir William Goodenough, was an admiral in the Royal Navy.[4] After moving to Australia, Goodenough attended Leederville Primary School and Aranmore Catholic College. He graduated as the dux of his high school in 1992, and then began work for an accounting firm, Hendry Rae & Court. At the same time, he attended night classes at Curtin University, eventually receiving a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) degree in 1998.[5] In 2003, Goodenough returned to Curtin for two years to obtain a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, and later also attended an executive development program (EDP) at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in Philadelphia, USA.[6]

Aged 21, Goodenough invested money borrowed from his parents into Pipe Supports Australia, a pipe manufacturing and wholesale business, and in 1998 he co-founded Westcapital Group, a property developer. He remains a managing director of both companies, and in 2006 was named in Business News' 40 Under 40, with his profile noting his "diverse business interests".[7] Until resigning in February 2011, he additionally served as managing director of several companies in the Claymont Group, on his resignation exchanging his shares in the companies for land worth $9.7 million.[8] From 1997 to 2001, during the Court–Cowan government, Goodenough worked part-time as a research officer in WA's Department of the Premier and Cabinet, assisting, amongst others, George Cash (the President of the Legislative Council), and Ian Osborne (the government whip).[6] He was a recipient of the Australian government's Centenary Medal in 2001, for "service to the community through local government, education and charity".[9]

Local government and political career

Goodenough was an unsuccessful candidate for the Town of Vincent's Mount Hawthorn Ward in December 1997, placing third of three candidates with 19.40% of the vote.[10] In 1999, after the City of Joondalup's separation from the City of Wanneroo necessitated new elections for both councils, Goodenough was elected to the City of Wanneroo's Coastal Ward. He remained a councillor until his election to federal parliament in September 2013.[11] A "longstanding member of the Liberal Party",[12] Goodenough was president of the party's branch in the Division of Moore from 2007 to 2011, replacing Michaelia Cash following her election to the Senate at the 2007 federal election.[13] He was preselected for Moore in July 2012,[14] and won the seat at the 2013 federal election with 53.08 percent on first preferences (and 61.86 percent of the 2PP vote), replacing the retiring Mal Washer.[15] A member of the conservative faction of the Liberal Party,[16] Goodenough sits on the Standing Committees for Procedure and Tax and Revenue, and on the Joint Standing Committee for Electoral Matters. He also sits on the Speaker's Panel, whose members chair the house in the absence of both the Speaker and Deputy Speakers.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Goodenough arrived in Australia with his parents as a nine-year-old and became an Australian citizen in 1987." (16 January 2007). "Leadership role" – Wanneroo Times. Retrieved from Factiva, 7 June 2014.
  2. ↑ Shalailah Medhora (5 April 2014). "The changing face of Australian politics" – SBS. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  3. ↑ House debates (Wednesday, 5 March 2014) – Statements by Members: Australian Eurasian Association of Western Australia – Open Australia. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  4. ↑ Justin Bianchini (19 December 2013). "‘Sound values and hard work’" – Joondalup Weekender. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  5. ↑ Ian Goodenough inaugural speech to the House of Representatives, 9 December 2013 – Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  6. 1 2 3 Mr Ian Goodenough MP – Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  7. ↑ 2006 WINNERS: Ian Goodenough – 40 Under 40. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  8. ↑ (3 March 2011). "Councillor bids to distance himself" – Joondalup Times. Retrieved from Factiva, 7 June 2014.
  9. ↑ GOODENOUGH, Ian Reginald – It's An Honour. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  10. ↑ Paul Lampathakis (8 December 1997). "Liberal MPs Fail To Sway Local Poll" – The West Australian. Retrieved from Factiva, 7 June 2014.
  11. ↑ "Goodenough was among the first cohort of councillors in 1999 after the City of Wanneroo split, creating the City of Joondalup." (17 September 2013). "Federal arena beckons" – Wanneroo Times. Retrieved from Factiva, 7 June 2014.
  12. ↑ Adam Gartrell (13 February 2007). "Councillor embarrassed to learn he acted for Brian Burke" – AAP. Retrieved from Factiva, 7 June 2014.
  13. ↑ Peter Kennedy (22 September 2011). "Time for pre-election largesse?" – WA Business News. Retrieved from Factiva, 7 June 2014.
  14. ↑ (31 July 2012). "Libs make choice for Moore" – Wanneroo Times. Retrieved from Factiva, 7 June 2014.
  15. ↑ WA DIVISION: MOORE – Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  16. ↑ "…Ian Goodenough, who is close to right-wing figures in that state." Michelle Grattan (5 March 2012). "Abbott: I will be next elected PM" – The Age. Retrieved from Factiva, 7 June 2014.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Mal Washer		 Member for Moore
2013–present 		Incumbent
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