Mike Horan (politician)
Queensland Legislative Assembly for Toowoomba South | |
|---|---|
| In office 18 May 1991 – 24 March 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Clive Berghofer |
| Succeeded by | John McVeigh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael James Horan 1 July 1944 General Manager, Farmer |
Michael James Horan,
Early life
Prior to entering parliament, Horan was employed as the General Manager of the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland and General Manager of the Toowoomba Greyhound Racing Club.[1]
Political career
Horan entered politics at the 1991 Toowoomba South by-election.
Government Minister (1996–98)
Horan served as Health Minister in the
Opposition Leader (2001–03)
Horan was made leader of the
He was replaced as leader by Springborg on 4 February 2003 after he failed to gain ground on Peter Beattie.[7]
Horan became the first leader of his party who did not become Premier since Ted Maher (served 1936-41 when the party was then called the Country Party).
Post Leadership (2003–12)
He became a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland in 2008 and served in the Queensland Parliament as Shadow Attorney-General, Shadow Minister for Justice and Racing, Shadow Minister for Open Government between 30 September 2008 and 5 April 2009.[1] On 6 April 2009, he was appointed to the position of Opposition Whip.[8]
Horan stood down at the 2012 state election.
Personal life
Horan captained the Australian Universities rugby union team, and played for the Parramatta Eels rugby league team in Sydney from 1968 to 1970, before moving to Gympie, Queensland to run a dairy farm.[9]
Horan is married with two sons and a daughter.[3] His son, Tim Horan, is a former Australian rugby union footballer.[3][10]
References
- ^ a b c d "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ Willacy, Mark (28 July 2008). "Liberals and Nationals merge Qld National Party leader Lawrence Springborg and Liberals leader Mark McArdle Liberals and Nationals merge". ABC.
- ^ a b c Franklin, Matthew (1 February 2003). "Horan reign tipped to end". The Courier-Mail.
- ^ Johnstone, Craig (25 July 2001). "ON with the SHOW". Courier Mail.
- ^ "Horan no comment on leadership". The Sydney Morning Herald. 3 February 2003. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ Horan to lead Qld National Party| ABC News
- ^ Horan announces Vote on Leadership| ABC News
- ^ O'Brien, Chris (6 April 2009). "Langbroek unveils Qld shadow cabinet". ABC News. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
- ^ Mayne, Stephen (22 July 2008). "Vic v's NSW, sporting MP's, UniTab, James Strong, ABC Learning". Retrieved 22 February 2010.
- ^ "Horan fills spot on new-look board". The Chronicle. 15 July 2009.