Richard Colbeck
Profile
Richard Colbeck is an Australian politician who has served as a Senator for Tasmania since 2018, having previously held the seat from 2002 to 2016. A member of the Liberal Party's moderate faction, he served in various ministerial roles in the Abbott, Turnbull, and Morrison governments, including Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport. Before entering federal politics, he worked as a building estimator and served on the Devonport City Council. He is known for his long-standing parliamentary career and involvement in agricultural and social policy portfolios.
Details
- Born
- 1958-04-05 · 68 years old
- Birth place
- Myrtleford, Victoria, Australia
- Education
- Devonport Technical College
- Career
- Building estimator, supervisor, managing director and proprietor of a building consultancy, Alderman of the Devonport City Council
