Jason Falinski
| Jason Falinski MP | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Mackellar | |
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Assumed office 2 July 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Bronwyn Bishop |
| Majority | 15.74% |
| Councillor on Warringah Council | |
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In office 13 September 2008 – 8 September 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Ruth Sutton |
| Succeeded by | Vanessa Moskal |
| Constituency | A Ward |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
24 August 1970 Manly, Sydney Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Nichola |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Collaroy |
| Alma mater |
University of Sydney (BAgEc) University of New South Wales (MBA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | Personal website |
Jason George Falinski (born 24 August 1970) is an Australian politician who was elected as the Member for Mackellar in the Australian House of Representatives at the 2016 Australian election.
Background
Of Polish and Russian-Jewish descent, Falinski's family emigrated to Australia and settled in Collaroy on the Northern Beaches in 1946.[1]
Falinski was a president of the New South Wales branch of the Young Liberals in 1994–1995.[2] and formerly sat on Warringah Council (elected September 2008)[3] He was formerly the chief executive of CareWell Health.
Falinski has been involved in non-parliamentary politics for more than twenty years, including as an adviser to former Liberal leaders John Hewson and Barry O'Farrell,[4] was a spokesperson for the Australian Republican Movement,[5] and was a key figure in Malcolm Turnbull's entry into parliament.
In April 2016, Falinski won a preselection battle over the incumbent member, Bronwyn Bishop, to represent the Liberal Party of Australia at the 2016 Australian election in the Division of Mackellar.[6][7]
References
- ↑ Coultan, Mark (21 April 2016). "Federal election 2016: chopper ride opens door for moderation". The Australian. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ↑ "Past Presidents of the NSW YL Movement". Young Liberals New South Wales Division. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ↑ "Elected Council". Warringah Council. Archived from the original on 2 May 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ↑ Gartrell, Adam (16 April 2016). "Bronwyn Bishop's career over after her party dumps her". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ↑ "Charles, Camilla marry after 35 year affair". China Daily. 9 April 2005. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ↑ Maiden, Samantha (16 April 2016). "Bronwyn Bishop's battle for preselection for seat of Mackellar". Sunday Telegraph. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ↑ Dole, Nick (16 April 2016). "Bronwyn Bishop dumped as Liberal candidate for seat of Mackellar". ABC News. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Bronwyn Bishop |
Member for Mackellar 2016–present |
Incumbent |