House of RepresentativesIn officeLiberal Party of AustraliaVictoria · Division of La TrobeMember of the House of Representatives
Jason Wood
Profile
Jason Wood is an Australian politician who has served as the Member of the House of Representatives for the Division of La Trobe since 2013, having previously held the seat from 2004 to 2010. A former Victoria Police detective and senior sergeant, Wood transitioned into federal politics as a member of the Liberal Party. During his parliamentary career, he served as an assistant minister in the Morrison government from 2019 to 2022 and has held various shadow ministry portfolios. Known for his focus on law and order, he has also been involved in parliamentary committees concerning migration and the Australian Crime Commission. Wood is currently identified as a member of the centrist faction within the Liberal Party.
Details
- Born
- 1968-05-24 · 58 years old
- Birth place
- Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia
- Education
- Ferny Creek Primary School, Ferntree Gully Technical School, Boronia Secondary College, RMIT University
- Career
- Police officer, detective, senior sergeant, school camp coordinator
