Theo Theophanous
Minister for Energy 
Industries and Resources

 

Theo Theophanous has been the Member for Jika Jika Province since 1988 and is currently the Minister for Energy Industries and Resources.

He was born in Cyprus and was educated at Glenroy High School and then Latrobe University where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts (Honours, First Class) in Politics and Sociology.

Parliamentary and Portfolio Positions

• Minister for Energy Industries and Resources (Nov 2002 - Present)
• Parliamentary Secretary for Industry, Innovation and Regional Development (2002)
• Parliamentary Secretary for Education, Employment and Training (1999 – 2002)
• Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council (1993 – 1999)
• Shadow Minister for Industry and Employment (1997 – 1999)
• Shadow Minister for Workcover (1992 – 1999)
• Shadow Minister for Industry and Small Business (1996 – 1997)
• Shadow Minister for Finance and State Owned Enterprises (1993 – 1996)
• Shadow Minister for Housing (1992 – 1993)
• Minister for Small Business (1992)
• Minister for Consumer Affairs (1991 – 1992)
• Minister Assisting for Public Authorities (1991 – 1992)

Career Positions (Before Entering Parliament)

• Latrobe University – Politics and Sociology tutor (1983 – 1988)
• Gas and Fuel Corporation, Branch Manager (1970 – 1980)

Current Community Memberships

• Australian Labor Party
• Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria
• Australian Workers Union
• Fabian Society

Other Interests

• Multiculturalism
• Economic and social justice
• Football (Bulldogs)
• Fishing
• Reading

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