Reynolds, Michael, AM (Mike)
Personal
Birth Date:
16 September 1946 (Manly, New South Wales)
Family:
2 children
Education:
Bachelor of Social Work, James Cook University, 1978
Career
President, National Tertiary Education Union, James Cook University, 1996 to 1998; Director, Northern Australia Social Research Institute, 1995 to 1998; Director, Centre for Social and Welfare Research, 1995 to 1998; Visiting Professor, 1995 to 1998; Professor, Local Government Studies, University of Canberra, 1992 to 1995; Chairman, ACT Vocational Training Authority, 1992 to 1995; Chairman, Townsville Port Authority, 1990 to 1996; Member, State Executive, Local Government Association of Queensland, 1983 to 1989
Local Government Service:
Mayor of Townsville, 1980 to 1989; Deputy Mayor of Townsville, 1976 to 1980; Member of Townsville City Council, 1973 to 1989
Party Positions:
- Member, Hermit Park Branch ALP.
- Delegate, State ALP Conference, 1997 and 1999.
- Former delegate, National ALP Conference. 1982
- Campaign director for various state and federal elections.
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | ALP | Townsville | 13 Jun 1998 | 20 Mar 2009 | Did not contest |
Speeches:
All Speeches
Parliamentary Service
| Description | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Chair (ex officio), Speaker's Advisory Committee | 26 Feb 2008 | 20 Mar 2009 |
| Chair (ex officio), Standing Orders Committee | 11 Oct 2006 | 20 Mar 2009 |
| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly | 10 Oct 2006 | 20 Mar 2009 |
| Minister for Child Safety | 12 Feb 2004 | 13 Sep 2006 |
| Minister for Emergency Services and Minister Assisting the Premier in North Queensland | 22 Feb 2001 | 12 Feb 2004 |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier in North Queensland | 29 Jun 1998 | 22 Feb 2001 |
Additional Information
Notes:
Mike's active interest in politics began in the mid-1960s and he is interested in all sport, particularly rugby league, cricket, tennis and rugby union
Sources:
Image sourced from the collection of the Queensland Parliamentary Library and Research Service
[Last Modified: Wednesday, 23 August 2017]