Tim Owen
Timothy Francis Owen AM (born 29 October 1955) is a former Australian politician and a former deputy commander of the Australian Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing the electoral district of Newcastle for the Liberal Party from the 2011 New South Wales state election until 6 August 2014, when he moved to the parliamentary crossbench and sat as an independent, following evidence given to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) that he may have breached electoral funding laws.
Tim Owen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Newcastle | |
| In office 26 March 2011 – 12 August 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jodi McKay |
| Succeeded by | Tim Crakanthorp |
| Majority | 2.6% (2011) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Timothy Francis Owen 29 October 1955 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Independent (2014) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2011–2014) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1977–2008 |
| Rank | Air Commodore |
| Unit | Surveillance and Response Group |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War Afghanistan war |
In May 2014, Owen announced that he would not contest his seat at the next state election. On 12 August 2014, after admitting lying to ICAC, he resigned from parliament, triggering the 2014 Newcastle by-election.