Horan, Michael James, AM (Mike)
Personal
Birth Date:
1 July 1944 (Brisbane, Queensland)
Family:
2 sons, 1 daughter
Education:
St Laurence's Christian Brothers College; University of Queensland
Career
General Manager, Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland (Toowoomba Showgrounds); General Manager of the Toowoomba Greyhound Racing Club; Formerly engaged in farming, livestock production and professional Rugby League.
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | NP | Toowoomba South | 18 May 1991 | 9 Sep 2008 | |
| Assembly | LNP | Toowoomba South | 9 Sep 2008 | 23 Mar 2012 |
Speeches:
Inaugural Speech
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All Speeches
Parliamentary Service
| Description | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Member, Committee of the Legislative Assembly (Leader of the Opposition's nominee) | 19 May 2011 | 23 Mar 2012 |
| Member, Select Committee of the Legislative Assembly | 10 Mar 2011 | 18 May 2011 |
| Member, Review of the Parliamentary Committee System Committee | 25 Feb 2010 | 15 Dec 2010 |
| Member, Speaker's Advisory Committee | 18 Aug 2009 | 18 Aug 2011 |
| Opposition Whip | 6 Apr 2009 | 11 Apr 2011 |
| Member, Estimates Committee G | 2008 | 2008 |
| Shadow Attorney-General, Shadow Minister for Justice and Racing, Shadow Minister for Open Government | 30 Sep 2008 | 5 Apr 2009 |
| Shadow Minister for Food Security and Agriculture (including Fisheries and Biosecurity) and Shadow Minister for Sport (including Racing) | 12 Aug 2008 | 30 Sep 2008 |
| Shadow Minister for Sport and Racing | 29 Jan 2008 | 12 Aug 2008 |
| Member, Estimates Committee G | 2007 | 2007 |
| Member, Estimates Committee G | 2006 | 2006 |
| Member, Members’ Ethics and Parliamentary Privileges Committee | 11 Oct 2006 | 23 Feb 2009 |
| Member, Estimates Committee E | 2005 | 2005 |
| Member, Impact of Petrol Pricing Select Committee | 25 Aug 2005 | 4 Apr 2006 |
| Member, Estimates Committee G | 2004 | 2004 |
| Deputy Chair, Members' Ethics and Parliamentary Privileges Committee | 20 Apr 2004 | 15 Aug 2006 |
| Member, Members' Ethics and Parliamentary Privileges Committee | 18 Mar 2004 | 15 Aug 2006 |
| Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries | 8 Mar 2004 | 12 Aug 2008 |
| Member, Estimates Committee A | 2003 | 2003 |
| Shadow Minister for State Development and Small Business, and Shadow Minister for Racing | 9 Feb 2003 | 8 Mar 2004 |
| Member, Estimates Committee A | 2002 | 2002 |
| Shadow Minister for Energy | Feb 2002 | 9 Feb 2003 |
| Member, Estimates Committee A | 2001 | 2001 |
| Member, Standing Orders Committee | 3 May 2001 | 5 Jun 2003 |
| Leader of the National Party and Opposition Leader | 2 Mar 2001 | 4 Feb 2003 |
| Shadow Minister for Multicultural Policy and Shadow Treasurer | 2 Mar 2001 | 9 Feb 2003 |
| Member, Estimates Committee B | 1999 | 2000 |
| Shadow Minister for Police and Corrective Services | 26 Feb 1999 | 17 Feb 2001 |
| Member, Estimates Committee A | 1998 | 1998 |
| Shadow Minister for State Development, Trade and Rural Communities | 2 Jul 1998 | 26 Feb 1999 |
| Deputy Leader of the Opposition | 29 Jun 1998 | 26 Feb 1999 |
| Deputy Leader of the Parliamentary National Party | 17 Feb 1998 | 26 Feb 1999 |
| Minister for Health | 26 Feb 1996 | 26 Jun 1998 |
| Member, Estimates Committee C | 1994 | 1995 |
| Coalition Shadow Minister for Health | Nov 1992 | 19 Feb 1996 |
| Shadow Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development | Dec 1991 | Sep 1992 |
Additional Information
Notes:
Interests - agricultural shows, Rugby Union, horse riding, livestock breeding
Sources:
Image sourced from the collection of Queensland Parliamentary Library and Research Service ; Queensland Parliament, Members List, Biography, http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/
[Last Modified: Tuesday, 25 July 2017]