Geoffrey Raymond Lyons OAM (born 29 April 1953), an Australian former politician, was a member of the Australian House of Representatives for the seat of Bass in Tasmania, representing the Australian Labor Party.[1] He succeeded Labor MP Jodie Campbell, who retired from politics, at the 2010 federal election.

Geoff Lyons
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Bass
In office
21 August 2010 – 7 September 2013
Preceded byJodie Campbell
Succeeded byAndrew Nikolic
Personal details
Born (1953-04-29) 29 April 1953 (age 71)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Political partyAustralian Labor Party

Background

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Lyons previously worked in public health.[2] He was later head of office for Peter Patmore, the state Attorney-General, before contesting the state seat of Bass unsuccessfully at the 2002 state election. Prior to his election he had worked for both his predecessor Jodie Campbell and Senator Helen Polley.[3]

Lyons is married with three children.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Bass". Virtual Tally Room. Australian Electoral Commission. 24 August 2010. Archived from the original on 23 August 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  2. ^ "Labor People - Geoff Lyons". Australian Labor Party. 2010. Archived from the original on 21 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
  3. ^ Green, Antony (2010). "Bass". 2010 Federal Election. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  4. ^ Blewett, Danielle (8 January 2010). "Geoff Lyons may be Labor's man in Bass". The Examiner (Tasmania). Fairfax Media. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
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Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Bass
2010–2013
Succeeded by