Richard Colbeck
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Senator The Honourable Richard Colbeck |
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Senator Colbeck in 2014
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| Minister for Tourism and International Education | |
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In office 21 September 2015 – 2 July 2016 |
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| Prime Minister | Malcolm Turnbull |
| Preceded by | Gary Gray (as Minister for Tourism) |
| Succeeded by | Steven Ciobo (as Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) |
| Minister Assisting the Minister for Trade and Investment | |
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In office 21 September 2015 – 19 July 2016 |
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| Prime Minister | Malcolm Turnbull |
| Preceded by | New portfoilo |
| Succeeded by | Keith Pitt (as Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) |
| Senator for Tasmania | |
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In office 4 February 2002 – 2 July 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Jocelyn Newman |
| Succeeded by | Jonathon Duniam |
| Personal details | |
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Richard Mansell Colbeck 5 April 1958 Myrtleford, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Gaylene Bryan |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Devonport Technical College |
Richard Mansell Colbeck (born 5 April 1958) is an Australian politician. He was a Senator for the state of Tasmania representing the Liberal Party of Australia from 2002 to 2016, having been first elected at the 2001 federal election. From September 2015 to July 2016, Colbeck served as the Minister Assisting the Minister for Trade and Investment and the Minister for Tourism and International Education in the First Turnbull Ministry. He was defeated at the 2016 federal election.
He was born in Myrtleford, Victoria, and was educated at Devonport Technical College. He was a building estimator and supervisor, managing director and proprietor of a building consultancy before entering politics.
In his early years, Colbeck gained qualifications in Small Business Management; Technology (Building); and Carpentry and Joinery Trade and Proficiency. He was an apprentice carpenter and joiner between 1977–79; a trainee estimator and supervisor 1977-79; and manager 1979-84. Between 1984 and 1989 he was a building estimator and supervisor; and managing director and proprietor of building consultancy from 1989.
From 1993-1996, and from 1998-2000, Colbeck served as the president of the Devonport Chamber of Commerce. From 1998-2001, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI). From 1999-2002, he was an Alderman of the Devonport City Council.
On 4 February 2002, Colbeck was appointed to the Senate by the Governor of Tasmania under section 15 of the Constitution to represent that State in the Senate, to fill the casual vacancy caused by the retirement of Senator Jocelyn Newman. Colbeck was elected in 2001 and his term began on 1 July 2002. He was re-elected in 2007.
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