Guy Barnett (Australian politician)

Guy Barnett MP
Minister for Resources Minister for Building and Construction
Incumbent
Assumed office 18 July 2016
Preceded by	Adam Brooks
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office 15 March 2014
Constituency	Lyons
Senator for Tasmania
In office 26 February 2002 – 30 June 2011
Preceded by	Brian Gibson
Personal details
Born	(1962-04-05) 5 April 1962 Launceston, Tasmania
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Spouse(s)	Kate
Children	3
Residence	Launceston, Tasmania
Alma mater	Launceston Church Grammar School Geelong Grammar School University of Tasmania
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Lawyer
Religion	Baptist
Website	www.guybarnett.com.au

Guy Barnett (born 4 April 1962) is a Liberal Party member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing the Division of Lyons and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier. He was previously a member of the Australian Senate.

He was born in Launceston, Tasmania, and attended the Launceston Church Grammar School and Geelong Grammar School. He gained a Bachelor of Laws and later a Master of Laws (Environmental Law) from the University of Tasmania.

After graduation, Barnett worked as a lawyer, political advisor and consultant. He was elected to the Senate in 2002, and served until his defeat at the 2010 federal election.^[1]

In the Tasmanian state election, 2014 Barnett was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing the Division of Lyons. He was also appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier.^[2]

On 18 July 2016, after the resignation of Adam Brooks, he was appointed Minister for Resources and Minister for Building and Construction.^[3]

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