Kerry Vincent (Australian politician)
Kerry Vincent | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council for Prosser | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jane Howlett |
| Minister for Infrastructure | |
| Assumed office 23 October 2024 | |
| Premier | Jeremy Rockliff |
| Preceded by | Michael Ferguson |
| Minister for Local Government | |
| Assumed office 23 October 2024 | |
| Premier | Jeremy Rockliff |
| Preceded by | Nic Street |
| Mayor of Sorell | |
| In office 2012 – 4 May 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 November 1960 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
Kerry John Vincent (born 24 November 1960)[1] is an Australian politician representing the division of Prosser for the Tasmanian Liberals since the 2024 Tasmanian Legislative Council periodic election.[2] Vincent succeeded former member for Prosser, Jane Howlett, after she resigned from the office and subsequently won a seat in the lower house.[3] Vincent was also Mayor of the Sorell Council from 2012 until his resignation in 2024.[4]
Political career
In October 2024, Vincent was promoted by Premier Rockliff to the portfolios of Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Local Government.
References
- ^ "Kerry John Vincent". Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "Early election results sees Greens looking to claim first Tasmanian upper house seat". ABC News. 2024-05-05. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Tasmania, Parliament of (2024-04-10). "The Honourable Jane Howlett". www.parliament.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Councillors – Sorell Council". www.sorell.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-05-07.