Byrne, William Stephen (Bill)
Personal
Birth Date:
19 April 1958 (Bundaberg, Queensland)
Parents:
William Edward Byrne and Desma Mary (nee Grey)
Family:
Kim Noreen on 1 December 1984, 3 children
Education:
West Bundaberg State School; Bundaberg State High School
Religion:
Church of England
Career
Electrician with Queensland Rail
Military Service:
Major, Regular Army 1980-1999; Lieutenant Colonel, Army Reserve since 2000; Infantry Officer, Regular Army and Manager, Department of Defence
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | ALP | Rockhampton | 24 Mar 2012 | 24 Nov 2017 | Did not contest |
Speeches:
Inaugural Speech
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All Speeches
Parliamentary Service
| Description | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Economic Development | Nov 2016 | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services and Minister for Corrective Services | 8 Dec 2015 | 11 Nov 2016 |
| Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries and Minister for Sport and Racing | 16 Feb 2015 | 8 Dec 2015 |
| Member, State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee | 27 Aug 2014 | 6 Jan 2015 |
| Shadow Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services; Construction and Public Works; National Parks, Sport and Recreation | 5 Aug 2014 | 2015 |
| Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation | 4 Mar 2014 | 5 Aug 2014 |
| Temporary Chair of Committees | 20 Jun 2012 | 6 Jan 2015 |
| Member, Transport, Housing and Local Government Committee | 18 May 2012 | 12 Feb 2013 |
| Member, Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee | 18 May 2012 | 27 Aug 2014 |
| Shadow Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services; Construction and Public Works; National Parks | 10 May 2012 | 5 Aug 2014 |
Additional Information
Sources:
Image sourced from the collection of the Queensland Parliament
[Last Modified: Wednesday, 06 December 2017]