McNamara, Andrew Ian
Personal
Birth Date:
19 August 1959 (Brisbane, Queensland)
Family:
2 children
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, University of Queensland, 1989; Bachelor of Laws, University of Queensland, 1991
Career
Solicitor; Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors from 1999; President, Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce, 1996 to 1998; Director, Wide Bay Group Training Scheme Ltd, 1995 to 2001
Party Positions:
- President, Hervey Bay ALP Branch. 1996 - 1998
- Ministerial Legislative Committee Environment; Education; Tourism, Racing and Fair Trading; Innovation and Information Economy. Mar 2001
- Ministerial Legislative Committee Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Infrastructure; Local Government, Planning and Sport; Transport and Main Roads; Environment and Multiculturalism; Natural Resources and Water and North Queensland; Mines and Energy. 28 Sep 2006 - 21 Mar 2009
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | ALP | Hervey Bay | 17 Feb 2001 | 20 Mar 2009 |
Speeches:
All Speeches
Parliamentary Service
| Description | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation | 13 Sep 2007 | 25 Mar 2009 |
| Member, Estimates Committee D | 23 May 2007 | 6 Aug 2007 |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Main Roads | 21 Sep 2006 | 13 Sep 2007 |
| Chair, Estimates Committee B | 21 Apr 2006 | 7 Aug 2006 |
| Chair, Estimates Committee F | 11 May 2005 | 9 Aug 2005 |
| Chair, Estimates Committee E | 20 May 2004 | 17 Aug 2004 |
| Member, Legal, Constitutional and Administrative Review Committee | 18 Mar 2004 | 15 Aug 2006 |
| Chair, Estimates Committee D | 30 Apr 2003 | 19 Aug 2003 |
| Chair, Estimates Committee F | 18 Apr 2002 | 30 Jul 2002 |
| Member, Parliamentary Crime and Misconduct Committee | 1 Jan 2002 | 18 Mar 2004 |
| Member, Estimates Committee C | 30 May 2001 | 30 Jul 2001 |
| Member, Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee | 3 May 2001 | 31 Dec 2001 |
| Member, Panel of Temporary Chairmen for the 50th Parliament | 22 Mar 2001 | 13 Jan 2004 |
Additional Information
Notes:
Patron, Hervey Bay Kennel & Obedience Club ; Patron, Unit Committee TS Krait; Patron, Wide Bay Regional Renal Support Group; Patron, Wide Bay Gymnastics Club; Vice Patron, Surf Life Saving Wide Bay Capricorn; Interests include reading and swimming
Sources:
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[Last Modified: Monday, 14 August 2017]