Michael Hodgman
William Michael Hodgman AM QC (16 November 1938 – 19 June 2013) was an Australian politician and lawyer. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served as Minister for the Capital Territory in the Fraser government from 1980 to 1983. He was active in both state and federal politics, serving in the Tasmanian Legislative Council (1966–1974), Australian House of Representatives (1975–1987), and Tasmanian House of Assembly (1992–1998, 2002–2010). His son Will Hodgman was Premier of Tasmania for 6 years, until his resignation in January 2020.
Michael Hodgman | |
|---|---|
| Minister for the Capital Territory | |
| 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 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 19 June 2013 (aged 74) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Marian Hodgman |
| Relations | Bill Hodgman (father) Peter Hodgman (brother) |
| Children | Angela, Victoria and Will Hodgman |
| Residence(s) | Kingston Beach, Tasmania |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
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