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| Jeremy Hanson | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jeremy Hanson |
| Birth date | 16 July 1975 |
| Birth place | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Politician; Army officer |
| Office | Leader of the Opposition (Australian Capital Territory) |
| Term start | 11 October 2016 |
| Term end | 25 October 2020 |
| Party | Liberal Party of Australia (Australian Capital Territory Division) |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Rank | Major (equivalent) |
Jeremy Hanson
Jeremy Paul Hanson (born 16 July 1975) is an Australian politician and former Australian Army officer. He served as Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly and has represented the electorate of Molonglo and later Murrumbidgee. A member of the Liberal Party of Australia (A.C.T. Division), he combines military experience with state and territorial political roles.
Born in Canberra, Hanson was raised in the Australian Capital Territory where he attended local schools and participated in community activities. He completed tertiary studies at the Australian Defence Force Academy and later undertook postgraduate education at institutions associated with the University of New South Wales and the Australian National University. During his academic formation he engaged with programs connected to the Australian Army Reserve and professional military education pathways.
Hanson served as an officer in the Australian Army, progressing through command and staff appointments within infantry and training formations. His service included postings aligned with units tied to the Royal Military College, Duntroon training system and contributions to operations coordinated by the Australian Defence Force. He held leadership roles that interfaced with multinational activities involving partners such as the United States Marine Corps and other regional defence establishments. Hanson retired from full-time military service with a rank commensurate with senior junior officer levels while maintaining affiliations with veterans’ organisations.
Transitioning to politics, Hanson was elected to the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly representing Molonglo in 2008, later contesting the redistributed electorate of Murrumbidgee. As a member of the Liberal Party, he served in shadow portfolios spanning infrastructure, health-adjacent responsibilities, and community safety areas. Following the resignation of his predecessor, he was elected Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Capital Territory Assembly, leading the party through the 2016–2020 parliamentary term. He has been active in committees that worked alongside institutions such as the Australian Electoral Commission-related processes and territorial scrutiny bodies.
Hanson advocated for policies emphasizing territorial-level fiscal restraint, infrastructure prioritisation, and public safety measures linked to community services. He promoted reforms targeting transport networks associated with Canberra Airport connectivity and urban planning initiatives interacting with agencies like the National Capital Authority. In health-adjacent commentary he engaged with issues connected to the ACT Health Directorate and the broader public service workforce. On defence and veterans’ affairs, he maintained positions supportive of former service members, liaising with organisations such as the Returned and Services League of Australia and workstreams connected to national defence policy debates.
Hanson first contested and won a seat in the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly at the 2008 election representing Molonglo. He was re-elected in subsequent elections, including after the redistribution that created Murrumbidgee, contesting assembly seats against candidates from the Australian Labor Party, the Australian Greens, and minor party and independent contenders. As Opposition Leader he led the Liberal ticket into the 2020 election, after which leadership changes occurred within the party's assembly representation.
Hanson is married and has family ties within the Australian Capital Territory. He is involved in community and veterans’ organisations and has participated in public events alongside representatives from the Australian Defence Force and civilian institutions. Outside politics he has engaged in advocacy and commentary on issues intersecting with territorial governance and service memory.
Category:1975 births Category:Living people Category:Members of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly Category:Liberal Party of Australia politicians Category:Australian Army officers