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'''William John Tilley''' (born 29 March 1963) is the [[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal Party]] member for the [[Electoral district of Benambra|seat of Benambra]] in the [[Victorian Legislative Assembly]]. He was elected at the [[2006 Victorian legislative election|2006 Victorian state election]], beating [[Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch)|Labor]] candidate and [[Wodonga, Victoria|Wodonga]] mayor |
'''William John Tilley''' (born 29 March 1963) is the [[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal Party]] member for the [[Electoral district of Benambra|seat of Benambra]] in the [[Victorian Legislative Assembly]]. He was elected at the [[2006 Victorian legislative election|2006 Victorian state election]], beating [[Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch)|Labor]] candidate and [[Wodonga, Victoria|Wodonga]] mayor Lisa Mahood and former [[National Party of Australia – Victoria|Nationals]] Upper House member [[Bill Baxter (Victorian politician)|Bill Baxter]]. |
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Prior to his candidacy, Tilley served in the [[Australian Army]] and then the [[Victoria Police]].<ref name="candidate">{{cite news|first= Brad|last= Worrall|title= Surprised but MP knew it was coming|url= http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/bm/local/209822.html|publisher= The Border Mail|date= 5 May 2006| |
Prior to his candidacy, Tilley served in the [[Australian Army]] and then the [[Victoria Police]].<ref name="candidate">{{cite news|first= Brad|last= Worrall|title= Surprised but MP knew it was coming|url= http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/bm/local/209822.html|publisher= The Border Mail|date= 5 May 2006|access-date= 2006-10-21|url-status= dead|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070928030618/http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/bm/local/209822.html|archive-date= 28 September 2007|df= dmy-all}}</ref> |
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==Parliamentary career== |
==Parliamentary career== |
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Following the election of the [[Ted Baillieu|Baillieu]] government at the [[2010 Victorian state election]], Tilley was appointed to be Parliamentary Secretary for Police. On 26 October 2011, the [[Office of Police Integrity]] released a report into the resignation of Assistant Police Commissioner [[Ken Jones (police officer)|Sir Ken Jones]] stating that Tilley had met with Sir Ken and Tristan Weston, a police officer on leave while acting as an advisor to the Police Minister [[Peter Ryan (politician)|Peter Ryan]], to complain about the then Police Commissioner [[Simon Overland]]. As a result of the report, Tilley resigned as Parliamentary Secretary for Police.<ref>{{cite news |title= Tilley quits government police role |
Following the election of the [[Ted Baillieu|Baillieu]] government at the [[2010 Victorian state election]], Tilley was appointed to be Parliamentary Secretary for Police. On 26 October 2011, the [[Office of Police Integrity]] released a report into the resignation of Assistant Police Commissioner [[Ken Jones (police officer)|Sir Ken Jones]] stating that Tilley had met with Sir Ken and Tristan Weston, a police officer on leave while acting as an advisor to the Police Minister [[Peter Ryan (politician)|Peter Ryan]], to complain about the then Police Commissioner [[Simon Overland]]. As a result of the report, Tilley resigned as Parliamentary Secretary for Police.<ref>{{cite news |title= Tilley quits government police role |url= http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/general/tilley-quits-government-police-role/2338125.aspx |newspaper= The Border Mail |date= 26 October 2011 |access-date=27 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2011/s3349777.htm |title= Police watchdog finds campaign against Overland came from minister's office |author= Simon Lauder |date= 27 October 2011|work= PM |publisher= Australian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=27 October 2011 }}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://vicvote.review/assembly/members/Bill%20Tilley.html Parliamentary voting record of Bill Tilley at Victorian Parliament Tracker] |
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Latest revision as of 11:37, 5 March 2024
Bill Tilley | |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Benambra | |
| Assumed office 25 November 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Plowman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 March 1963 Sydney, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Police officer |
| Website | billtilley.com.au |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1981–1994 |
| Rank | Staff sergeant |
| Unit | 5/7 RAR Royal Australian Corps of Military Police |
William John Tilley (born 29 March 1963) is the Liberal Party member for the seat of Benambra in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. He was elected at the 2006 Victorian state election, beating Labor candidate and Wodonga mayor Lisa Mahood and former Nationals Upper House member Bill Baxter.
Prior to his candidacy, Tilley served in the Australian Army and then the Victoria Police.[1]
Parliamentary career
[edit]Following the election of the Baillieu government at the 2010 Victorian state election, Tilley was appointed to be Parliamentary Secretary for Police. On 26 October 2011, the Office of Police Integrity released a report into the resignation of Assistant Police Commissioner Sir Ken Jones stating that Tilley had met with Sir Ken and Tristan Weston, a police officer on leave while acting as an advisor to the Police Minister Peter Ryan, to complain about the then Police Commissioner Simon Overland. As a result of the report, Tilley resigned as Parliamentary Secretary for Police.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ Worrall, Brad (5 May 2006). "Surprised but MP knew it was coming". The Border Mail. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 21 October 2006.
- ^ "Tilley quits government police role". The Border Mail. 26 October 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ Simon Lauder (27 October 2011). "Police watchdog finds campaign against Overland came from minister's office". PM. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 27 October 2011.