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  Napier, Sue
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AffiliationLiberal   
NameSue Napier
Address4th Floor, 1 Civic Square
Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia
Emailsue.napier@parliament.tas.gov.au
WebsiteNone
Born January 01, 1948
Died August 05, 2010 (62 years)
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Last ModifedJuan Croniqueur
Nov 22, 2023 03:03pm
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InfoFamily: Married to Andrew with two children
Occupation: Liberal Member for Bass, Shadow Minister for Roads and Transport, Local Government and Ports
Previous Occupation:Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, Arts, Sport and Recreation (1996 to 1998) Transport, TT Line, Women and Youth (1995) Lecturer, Teacher
Education/Other Qualifications: Master of Arts, University of Leeds 1978 Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Tasmania 1975 Diploma in Physical Education, University of Tasmania 1975 Tasmanian Teachers Certificate Fellow of Australian Council for Health, Physical Education & Recreation.
Public and Community Services: Former State President - Tasmanian Netball Association 1993 to 1995, Establishment Committee of Bungawitta Child Care Centre 1979 to 1984, Member of St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Patron of Lilydale Senior Citizens, N.T.N.A., Northern Tas Junior Soccer. Long history/involvement with sports as coach, player, administrator, sport psychologist, No 1 Ticket Holder - Tornadoes Basketball Team
History with the Liberal Party: First elected as a Member of Parliament in 1992 Liberal member since 1970 Federal Vice President, Young Liberal Movement 1976 State President, Young Liberal Movement 1975 Life Member Tas Young Liberal Movement Date of Birth 1 January 1948




Born: 1 January 1948
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
M.A. (Leeds)
B.A. Hons (University of Tasmania)
Diploma of Physical Education (University of Tasmania)
PARLIAMENTARY BACKGROUND
First Elected: 1992 - Electorate of Bass
Re-elected: 1996 State Elections
Inaugural Speech.
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS HELD:
Chairperson, PLP Women's Affairs Committee (1992-1993)
PLP Community and Health Committee
PLP Response to Crime Committee
PLP Police and Emergency Services Committee
PLP Education Committee
Parliamentary Representative on the University of Tasmania Council (1992-1994)
Parliamentary Accounts Committee (1992-1994)
House of Assembly Select Committee on Reform of Parliament (1993-1994)
Parliamentary Library Committee
Shadow Minister - Small Business (28/11/2000 - 26/02/2001)
Shadow Minister - Information Technology & Multimedia (28/11/2000 - 26/02/2001)
Shadow Minister - Woman Tasmania (28/11/2000 - 26/02/2001)
Liberal Leader - (02/07/1999 - 20/08/2001)
Shadow Minister - State Development (28/11/2000 - 05/09/2001)
Shadow Minister - Tourism (26/02/2001 - 05/09/2001)
Shadow Minister - Population (28/11/2000 - 05/09/2001)
Shadow Minister - Arts, Museums & Heritage (28/11/2000 - 05/09/2001)
Shadow Minister - Racing and Gaming (28/11/2000 - 05/09/2001)
Shadow Minister - Roads and Transport (05/09/2001 - 06/08/2002)
Shadow Minister - Local Government (05/09/2001 - 06/08/2002)
Shadow Minister - Ports (05/09/2001 - 06/08/2002)
Leader for Opposition Business in the House of Assembly (07/08/2002 - date)
Shadow Minister for Health and Human Services (07/08/2002 - date)
Shadow Minister for Police and Public Safety (07/08/2002 - date)
Shadow Minister for Racing, Sport and Recreation (07/08/2002 - date)
Shadow Minister for Women Tasmania (07/08/2002 - date)
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure
Shadow Minister for Local Government
Shadow Minister - TT-Line (Government Business Enterprise) (05/09/2001 - date)
Shadow Minister - Metro (Government Business Enterprise) (05/09/2001 - date)
Shadow Minister - Motor Accident Insurance Board (Government Business Enterprise) (05/09/2001 - date)
Shadow Minister - Hobart Ports Corporation (Government Business Enterprise) (05/09/2001 - date)
Shadow Minister - Port of Devonport Corporation (Government Business Enterprise) (05/09/2001 - date)
Shadow Minister - Port of Launceston Pty Ltd (Government Business Enterprise) (05/09/2001 - date)
Shadow Minister - Burnie Port Corporation Pty Ltd (Government Business Enterprise) (05/09/2001 - date)
Shadow Minister - Tasmanian International Velodrome Management Authority (Government Business Enterprise) (05/09/2001 - date)
MINISTERIAL PORTFOLIOS HELD:
Assistant Minister for the Status of Women and Youth Affairs (Mar.1994-Oct. 1995)
Minister for Transport (Oct. 1995-Mar. 1996)
Minister for Works (Oct. 1995-Mar. 1996)
Minister for the Status of Women (Oct. 1995-Mar. 1996)
Minister for Youth Affairs (Oct. 1995-Mar. 1996)
Minister for TT-Line (Dec. 1995-Mar. 1996)
Deputy Premier (Mar. 1996-Sep. 1998)
Minister for Education and Vocational Training (Mar. 1996-Sep. 1998)
Minister for Arts, Sport and Recreation (Mar. 1996-Sep. 1998)
LIBERAL PARTY ORGANISATION BACKGROUND:
Former State President and Federal Vice President of Young Liberal Movement
Former Branch President
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Lecturer in School of Education, University of Tasmania (Sport Psychology,
Psychology, Physical Education Curriculum)
School Teacher (Primary and Secondary)
Agricultural Product Wholesaler
COMMUNITY INTERESTS
Current State President of Tasmanian Netball Association.
Bungawitta Child Care Centre establishment (1979-1984)
Laws and Status of Women Convenor for National Council of Women of Launceston.
Member of Tasmanian University Academic Senate (1991-1992)
Fellow of ACHPER.
Junior Sports
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Long history involved with sports.
Tennis.
Camping.
Fishing.
Spending time with the family.


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  03/18/2006 Tas House of Assembly - Bass Won 9.42% (-13.89%)
  07/20/2002 Tas House of Assembly - Bass Won 11.36% (-5.58%)
  03/18/1996 TAS Deputy Premier Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
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