Jeffrey Gibb Kennett (AC)
Party represented
Liberal Party
Electorate
Burwood (20 March 1976 - 3 November 1999) Resigned
*The start date for Members elected after 1900 is the date they were elected. The start date for pre-1900 Members is the date they were sworn in.
Ministries
Minister for Multicultural Affairs (3 April 1996 - 20 October 1999)
Minister for the Arts (3 April 1996 - 20 October 1999)
Premier (6 October 1992 - 20 October 1999)
Minister for Ethnic Affairs (6 October 1992 - 3 April 1996)
Shadow Minister for Ethnic Affairs (3 May 1991 - 6 October 1992)
Shadow Minister for Youth and Ethnic Affairs (1 January 1988 - 30 December 1989)
Shadow Minister for Housing, Immigration and Ethnic Affairs (1 January 1982 - 30 December 1982)
Minister for Housing (5 June 1981 - 8 April 1982)
Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs (5 June 1981 - 8 April 1982)
Positions
Leader of the Opposition (3 November 1982 - 23 May 1989)
Leader of the Opposition (24 April 1991 - 6 October 1992)
Speech
Inaugural speech
Parliament | 13 April 1976
Award(s)
Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)
Career
Worked in Myers advertising department; National Service 1968-1970, Malaysia and Singapore, lieutenant; joined John Clemenger Advertising Agency; founded KNF Advertising Agency 1971. Chrmn Tribe.com.au, Identikey; Chrmn Nat. Depression Initiative. Exec. Pres. Vic Soccer Fedn. Hon. D.Bus (Ballarat). Chairman: Australian Seniors Finance Limited, Open Windows Pty Ltd, Australian Commercial Catering Pty Ltd, Beyond Blue, The Enterprise Trust. Director: Jumbuck Entertainment Ltd, Q Limited. President: Hawthorn Football Club.
Advertising agent
Education
Reference(s)
References: Victorian Parliamentary Handbook; Age 13 Oct 1975, 20 May 1981, 27 Oct 1982, 7 Feb 1983, 27 Oct 1984; Herald 17 Dec 1980, 21 Mar 1983; SNP 3 Sept 1981, 27 Oct 1982; National Times 31 Oct 1982, 28 Oct 1983; Australian 1 Oct 1983
Data Source: Browne, G, 'Biographical Register of the Victorian Parliament 1900-84', 1985