Jeremy Hanson
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Jeremy Hanson CSC, MLA |
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| Leader of the Opposition of the Australian Capital Territory | |
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In office 11 February 2013 – 25 October 2016 |
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| Deputy | Alistair Coe |
| Preceded by | Zed Seselja |
| Succeeded by | Alistair Coe |
| Member of Parliament for Murrumbidgee |
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Assumed office 15 October 2016 |
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| Member of Parliament for Molonglo |
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In office 18 October 2008 – 15 October 2016 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
18 February 1967 United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) |
1. (dis.)
2. Fleur (née Hughes) |
| Children | William; Robbie (m) |
| Residence | Holder |
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| Profession | Army officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/branch | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1986–2008 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars |
East Timor Iraq War |
| Awards | Conspicuous Service Cross |
2. Fleur (née Hughes)
Jeremy David Hanson, CSC, MLA (born 18 February 1967) is a former Australian Army officer and is an Australian politician with the Liberal Party of Australia, elected to the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly in 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.
The son of a Royal Air Force officer who was posted to Canberra in 1979, Hanson completed his schooling in Queensland and joined the Australian Army in 1986; graduating from the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1987. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of New England and a master's degree in Management and Defence Studies from the University of Canberra. Before his election, Hanson served for 22 years in the Army, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel.
He was deployed to East Timor and Iraq, and earned the Conspicuous Service Cross for his work at Army headquarters. In addition, Hanson has been awarded the following medals:
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