Last updated at the end of the Ninth Assembly (17 October 2020) Go to Mark Parton's current (Tenth Assembly) biography
Mark PARTON
Canberra Liberals, Brindabella electorate
CONTACT
Ph: (02) 6205 0099
parton@parliament.act.gov.au
GPO Box 1020,
Canberra, ACT 2601
ASSEMBLY SERVICE
- Elected 26 October 2016
COMMITTEE SERVICES
Standing committees
- Education, Employment and Youth Affairs (April 2019–present)
- Planning and Urban Renewal (Member from February 2018, Deputy Chair August 2019–present)
- Economic Development and Tourism (December 2016–September 2018)
- Environment and Transport and City Services (December 2016–February 2018)
Standing committees
- Fuel pricing in the ACT (February 2019–September 2019)
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS
- Shadow Minister for Planning (February 2018–present)
- Shadow Minister for Housing (November 2016–present)
- Shadow Minister for Gaming and Racing (November 2016–present)
VIDEOS
OCCUPATIONS BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
- Small business owner/operator, PartonMe Social Media and Communications (2016)
- Radio Announcer/Journalist, Radio 2CC Canberra (2008–2015)
- Radio Announcer, Mix 106.3 Canberra (1999–2008)
- Radio Announcer, KOFM Newcastle (1998)
- Radio Announcer, 2CS Coffs Harbour (1995–1998)
- Radio Announcer, 5AA Adelaide (1986–1995)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITES
- Volunteer for Hands Across Canberra
- Vinnies Doorknock Appeal Volunteer
- Former Ambassador for Make A Wish Foundation
- Coached junior AFL for 8 years.
PERSONAL
Mark Parton was born on 24 September 1966 in York, Western Australia. He is married to Luisa.
INTERESTS
Cooking, photography, cycling, social media and AFL (West Coast Eagles)