Andrew Bartlett

Andrew John Julian Bartlett (born 4 August 1964), Australian politician, has been a member of the Australian Senate for the state of Queensland since 1997, representing the Australian Democrats, of which he is Deputy Leader and Party Whip.

Early life and background

Bartlett was born in Brisbane, where he has lived all his life. He is married with one daughter. He was educated at the University of Queensland, where he graduated in arts and social work. Before entering politics, Bartlett was a social worker with the Department of Social Security, and worked with community radio station 4ZZZFM in roles including announcer and finance coordinator. He also played in a number of local bands, as a drummer.

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Brisbane - University of Queensland - Bands - Drummer

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In 1990, Bartlett joined the staff of then Australian Democrats Leader Cheryl Kernot. Three years later he joined the staff of Democrats Senator John Woodley as an adviser and researcher. He was the Democrats' Queensland Campaign Director for the 1993 and 1996 elections and Federal Campaign Director in 1998. Bartlett was appointed to the Senate in 1997 to fill the casual vacancy caused by the resignation of Kernot, and went on to win the seat at the 2001 Federal election.

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1990 - Cheryl Kernot - John Woodley - 1993 - 1996 - 1998 - 1997 - 2001 Federal election

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