Michael Hodgman
Minister for the Capital Territory | |
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| In office 3 November 1980 – 11 March 1983 | |
| Prime Minister | Malcolm Fraser |
| Preceded by | Bob Ellicott |
| Succeeded by | Tom Uren (Territories and Local Government) |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Denison | |
| In office 13 December 1975 – 11 July 1987 | |
| Preceded by | John Coates |
| Succeeded by | Duncan Kerr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Michael Hodgman 16 November 1938 Kingston Beach, Tasmania |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
William Michael Hodgman
Early career and education
Michael Hodgman was born at
Legal career
After graduation, Hodgman was admitted to the Bar of the
Throughout his career, Hodgman largely specialised in criminal law, and represented a number of high-profile clients, including Mark "Chopper" Read.[2]
Parliamentary career
Hodgman first entered politics in 1966 as member for the Tasmanian Legislative Council seat of Huon. He held this position until 1974 when he stood down to run for the Federal electorate of Denison. He was unsuccessful, but won the seat at his second attempt at the 1975 election, and held the seat until 1987, when he was defeated by Duncan Kerr from the Australian Labor Party. He served as Minister for the Capital Territory and Minister Assisting the Minister for Industry and Commerce in the Fraser government from 1980 to 1983.
In 1992 Hodgman returned to state politics in the lower house electorate of
Hodgman was well known for his strong support for retaining Australia's Constitutional monarchy.[3] He enjoyed wide name-recognition in Hobart; mainly due to his long political career. His wife died in 2003. His son, Will Hodgman, was elected to the House of Assembly in 2002 from the neighbouring seat of Franklin, and was Premier of Tasmania from 2014 to 2020.
After Michael's final election to the House of Assembly in 2006, he was in the partyroom meeting that saw Will elected unopposed as the new Liberal leader.
He achieved further fame in 2007 when, during a speech, he rallied fellow party members to give "the Labor party one right up the bracket". On the popular Get This radio show, the team had a featured segment using the soundbite "one right up the bracket", in which callers air their grievances.
On 19 November 2009 Hodgman announced he would not be contesting the 2010 state election.[3] In his farewell speech he spoke briefly about his political career including electorates represented, ministerial offices held, opposition to the invasion of East Timor and flooding of Lake Pedder.[4]
Death
He died in a nursing home in Hobart in 2013.[3] He had terminal emphysema and Alzheimer's disease.[5]
Honours and awards
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Member of the Order of Australia (AM) |
June 2012[6] |
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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal | 1977 |
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Australian Defence Medal | |
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Anniversary of National Service 1951–1972 Medal |
See also
- Fourth Fraser Ministry
- Hodgman family
References
- ^ "Hodgman, Michael". Members of the Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ Mark Brandon Read v R [1997] TASSC 85 (18 July 1997), Supreme Court (Tas, Australia)
- ^ a b c Former Federal and Tasmanian Liberal politician Michael Hodgman has died. abc.net.au. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ^ Hodgman's farewell speech, The Mercury, 19 November 2009
- ^ "Michael Hodgman dies at 74 Tasmania News - The Mercury - The Voice of Tasmania". The Mercury. 26 September 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ^ It's an Honour
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