Michael Johnson (Australian politician)
Michael Johnson | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Ryan | |
| In office 10 November 2001 – present | |
| Preceded by | Leonie Short |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 January 1970 Hong Kong, People's Republic of China |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland, Cambridge University, Birmingham University |
| Profession | Barrister, Politician |
| Website | www.michaeljohnsonmp.com |
Michael Andrew Johnson (born 31 January 1970) is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives since November 2001, representing the Division of Ryan, Queensland. He was born in Hong Kong, and was educated at the University of Queensland, Cambridge University, where he obtained an MPhil, and Birmingham University, where he obtained a master's degree in international studies. He was the Australian Chevening Scholar in 1994 and the Charles Hawker Memorial Scholar in 1996.
Michael Johnson was a barrister and a university tutor and lecturer before entering politics. He is the first person of Chinese descent to be a member of the House of Representatives.
Johnson has been involved in a number of internal disputes, most notably his preselection fight with the former member John Moore and the Liberal Party's candidate at the Ryan by-election, Bob Tucker. There have also been public allegations regarding internal party funds. [1]
References
- ^ AAP, 'MP denies 'slush fund' allegations', 21 March 2007, retrieved 23 March 2009.
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