Cummins, Christopher Paul (Chris)
Personal
Birth Date:
12 December 1962 (Ipswich, Queensland)
Family:
1 son
Career
Electrical Fitter/Mechanic for Queensland Railways; Owner/operator of a small freight business; Deputy Chairman, Sunshine Coast Economic Development Board, Mar 2000 to Feb 2001; Director, Caloundra and Maroochy Water Board, Mar 2000 to Feb 2001; Chairman, Sunshine Coast 2000 Olympic Torch Relay Committee; Director, Sunshine Sports Pty Ltd, Jan 1998 to Feb 2001; Director, Tourism Sunshine Coast, Aug 1997 to Jun 2000
Local Government Service:
Caloundra City Councillor, Mar 1997 to Feb 2001
Party Positions:
- Former Vice-President, Caloundra ALP Branch.
- Member, Ministerial Legislative Committees: Deputy Premier; State Development; Public Works and Housing; Tourism; Racing; Fair Trading, March 2001 to February 2004.
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | ALP | Kawana | 17 Feb 2001 | 9 Sep 2006 |
Speeches:
All Speeches
Parliamentary Service
| Description | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Minister for Small Business, Information Technology Policy and Multicultural Affairs | 28 Jul 2005 | 13 Sep 2006 |
| Minister for Emergency Services | 12 Feb 2004 | 28 Jul 2005 |
| Chair, Estimates Committee C | 30 Apr 2003 | 18 Aug 2003 |
| Chair, Estimates Committee E | 18 Apr 2002 | 30 Jul 2002 |
| Member, Estimates Committee D | 30 May 2001 | 30 Jul 2001 |
Additional Information
Notes:
Interests include gardening, football, cricket, the beach, home renovations and his wife's cooking
Sources:
Image sourced from the collection of the Queensland Parliamentary Library and Research Service
[Last Modified: Wednesday, 14 June 2017]