Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
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The Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly is the presiding officer of the lower house of the Parliament of Tasmania
. The role of Speaker
has traditionally been a partisan office, filled by the governing party of the time.
Parliament of Tasmania
The Parliament of Tasmania consists of the Tasmanian Legislative Council, Tasmanian House of Assembly and the Monarch represented by the Governor of Tasmania....
. The role of Speaker
Speaker (politics)
The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has the...
has traditionally been a partisan office, filled by the governing party of the time.
Speakers of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
| Member | Party | Term in Office |
| Michael Fenton | None | 2 December 1856 – 8 May 1861 |
| Robert Officer | None | 15 August 1861 – 20 April 1877 |
| Henry Butler | None | 24 April 1877 – 21 July 1885 |
| Alfred Dobson Alfred Dobson Alfred Thomas Carrick Dobson was an English international footballer, who played as a right back.-Career:Born in Basford, Dobson played for Notts County, and earned four caps for England between 1882 and 1884.... |
None | 21 July 1885 – 31 May 1887 |
| Thomas Reibey Thomas Reibey Thomas Reibey was an Australian politician and Premier of Tasmania from 20 July 1876 until 9 August 1877.... |
None | 12 July 1887 – 30 April 1891 |
| Nicholas John Brown | None | 7 July 1891 – 2 December 1893 |
| Stafford Bird | Revenue Tariff Party | 28 February 1894 – 8 March 1897 |
| Nicholas John Brown | None | 9 March 1897 – 22 September 1903 |
| John Davies | Anti-Socialist Party | 29 September 1903 – 27 December 1912 |
| John Evans John Evans (Australian politician) Sir John William Evans, CMG was an Australian politician, a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly and Premier of Tasmania from 11 July 1904 to 19 June 1909.-Early life and nautical career:... |
Liberal Party Commonwealth Liberal Party The Commonwealth Liberal Party was a political movement active in Australia from 1909 to 1916, shortly after federation.... |
22 April 1913 – 24 March 1914 |
| Walter Woods Walter Woods (politician) Walter Alan Woods was an Australian politician.He was born Walter William Head at Oakleigh, Victoria, and would use various names throughout his life... |
Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
25 March 1914 – 29 February 1916 |
| John Evans John Evans (Australian politician) Sir John William Evans, CMG was an Australian politician, a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly and Premier of Tasmania from 11 July 1904 to 19 June 1909.-Early life and nautical career:... |
Nationalist Party of Australia Nationalist Party of Australia The Nationalist Party of Australia was an Australian political party. It was formed on 17 February 1917 from a merger between the conservative Commonwealth Liberal Party and the National Labor Party, the name given to the pro-conscription defectors from the Australian Labor Party led by Prime... |
16 May 1916 – 27 July 1925 |
| Michael O'Keefe | Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
28 July 1925 – 2 October 1926 |
| Walter Woods Walter Woods (politician) Walter Alan Woods was an Australian politician.He was born Walter William Head at Oakleigh, Victoria, and would use various names throughout his life... |
Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
13 October 1926 – 16 July 1928 |
| John Evans John Evans (Australian politician) Sir John William Evans, CMG was an Australian politician, a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly and Premier of Tasmania from 11 July 1904 to 19 June 1909.-Early life and nautical career:... |
Nationalist Party of Australia Nationalist Party of Australia The Nationalist Party of Australia was an Australian political party. It was formed on 17 February 1917 from a merger between the conservative Commonwealth Liberal Party and the National Labor Party, the name given to the pro-conscription defectors from the Australian Labor Party led by Prime... |
17 July 1928 – 17 July 1934 |
| David O'Keefe David O'Keefe (Australian politician) David John O'Keefe was an Australian politician. Born in Longford, Tasmania, he was educated at state schools before becoming a farm worker and miner. He was involved in the labour movement as a journalist and an organiser of the Australian Workers' Union... |
Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
18 July 1934 – 9 February 1942 |
| John Dwyer John James Dwyer John James Dwyer VC was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces... |
Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
10 February 1942 – 29 June 1948 |
| Peter Pike | Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
29 June 1948 – 3 September 1949 |
| Bill Wedd | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
13 September 1949 – 6 June 1950 |
| Lancelot Spurr Lancelot Spurr Lancelot Thomas Spurr was an Australian politician. Born in Deloraine, Tasmania, he was educated at Catholic schools before becoming a draper and travelling salesman... |
Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
7 June 1950 – 12 April 1955 |
| Horace Strutt | Liberal Party of Australia Liberal Party of Australia The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office... |
13 April 1955 – 28 October 1956 |
| Kevin Lyons Kevin Lyons Kevin Orchard Lyons was an Australian politician and member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing the seat of Darwin... |
Liberal Party of Australia Liberal Party of Australia The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office... |
29 October 1956 – 1 June 1959 |
| Charley Aylett | Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
2 June 1959 – 1 May 1964 |
| John Madden | Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
25 June 1964 – 9 May 1969 |
| Bob Ingamells | Liberal Party of Australia Liberal Party of Australia The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office... |
17 June 1969 – 6 June 1972 |
| Eric Barnard Eric Barnard Eric Albert Barnard FRS is a British neuroscientist, and Professor at University of Cambridge.-Works:*Edwin S. Levitan, Peter R. Schofield, David R. Burt, Lucy M. Rhee, William Wisden, Martin Köhler, Norihisa Fujita, Henry F. Rodriguez, Anne Stephenson, Mark G. Darlison, Eric A. Barnard, Peter H... |
Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
7 June 1972 – 6 May 1975 |
| Harry Holgate Harry Holgate Harold Norman "Harry" Holgate AO was an Australian Labor Party politician and Premier of Tasmania from 11 November 1981 to 26 May 1982.... |
Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
6 May 1975 – 21 December 1976 |
| Glen Davies | Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
14 February 1977 – 10 September 1979 |
| Andrew Lohrey | Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
11 September 1979 – 25 February 1980 |
| Glen Davies | Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
5 March 1980 – 14 June 1982 |
| Max Bushby Max Bushby Maxwell Holmes "Max" Bushby OBE was an Australian politician. He was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in 1961 as a Liberal member for Bass. He was Chair of Committees from 1966 to 1972 and Speaker from 1982 to 1986. He retired from politics in 1986.-References:... |
Liberal Party of Australia Liberal Party of Australia The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office... |
15 June 1982 – 8 February 1986 |
| Ron Cornish Ron Cornish Ronald "Ron" Cornish is a former Australian politician. He was born in Burnie, Tasmania. In 1976, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing Braddon for the Liberal Party. He served as Speaker of the House from 1986 to 1988 and was a minister from 1988 to 1989 and 1992 to 1998,... |
Liberal Party of Australia Liberal Party of Australia The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office... |
12 March 1986 – 1 November 1988 |
| Tony Rundle Tony Rundle Anthony Maxwell Rundle AO was the Premier of the Australian State of Tasmania from 18 March 1996 to 14 September 1998. He succeeded Ray Groom and was succeeded himself by Jim Bacon. He is a Liberal who held the seat of Braddon between 1986 and 2002. A former journalist, he is married to... |
Liberal Party of Australia Liberal Party of Australia The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office... |
9 November 1988 – 27 June 1989 |
| Michael Polley Michael Polley The Honourable Michael Robert Polley is an Australian Labor Party politician and member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly in the Division of Lyons. First elected in 1972 at age 21 he is currently the longest-serving member of the Tasmanian parliament, having been re-elected at ten successive... |
Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
28 June 1989 – 13 April 1992 |
| Graeme Page Graeme Page Graeme Reginald Page is a former Australian politician. He was born in Launceston, Tasmania. In 1976, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing Wilmot for the Liberal Party. He was Speaker of the House from 1992 to 1996. Page was defeated in 1996.-References:... |
Liberal Party of Australia Liberal Party of Australia The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office... |
14 April 1992 – 23 February 1996 |
| Frank Madill Frank Madill The Honourable Francis Leslie 'Frank' Madill was a Liberal Party member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly from 1986 until 2000.... |
Liberal Party of Australia Liberal Party of Australia The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office... |
23 April 1996 – 5 October 1998 |
| Michael Polley Michael Polley The Honourable Michael Robert Polley is an Australian Labor Party politician and member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly in the Division of Lyons. First elected in 1972 at age 21 he is currently the longest-serving member of the Tasmanian parliament, having been re-elected at ten successive... |
Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
6 October 1998 – present |
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- Speakers of the House of Assembly (Parliament of Tasmania)