John Hargreaves (Australian Capital Territory politician)
John Leo Hargreaves (born 27 April 1949) is a retired Australian politician. He was a Labor Party member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly from 1998 to 2012. In 2006, he stepped down as Transport Minister after he was charged with a drink driving offense.[1] He acted as Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Housing.
On 12 October 2009 Hargreaves announced his resignation as Minister from the Labor Cabinet although he stated that he intended to continue in his role as MLA for Brindabella. He retired from politics in 2012.[2]
External links[]
- John Hargreaves, Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly(contact details)
References[]
- ^ "Hargreaves back in Ministry after drink-driving". 18 June 2006.
- ^ ACT Legislative Assembly Hansard, 13 October 2009
Categories:
- Australian Labor Party members of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
- 1949 births
- Living people
- Members of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
- 21st-century Australian politicians
- Australian Capital Territory stubs
- Australian Labor Party politician stubs