Mike Horan

For the football player, see Mike Horan (American football).

The Honourable Mike Horan MP
Leader of the Opposition of Queensland
In office 2 March 2001 – 4 February 2003
Preceded by	Rob Borbidge
Succeeded by	Lawrence Springborg
Member of the Queensland Parliament for Toowoomba South
Incumbent
Assumed office 18 May 1991
Personal details
Born	1 July 1944 (1944-07-01) (age 67)

Michael James "Mike" Horan (born 1 July 1944 in Brisbane, Queensland)^[1] is an Australian politician representing the seat of Toowoomba South in the Queensland Legislative Assembly since 18 May 1991. He was the Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries and now serves as Opposition Whip.^[2] Originally he represented the National Party of Australia, however he is now a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland.^[3]

Political career

Horan entered politics at the 1991 by-election.^[4] He replaced property developer and Toowoomba Mayor Clive Berghofer, who had previously held the seat for the National Party until the state's electoral laws were amended to prevent simultaneous service in state parliamentary and local government authority positions.^[5]

Horan was made leader of the National Party and Opposition from 2 March 2001 until 4 February 2003 after Rob Borbidge's retirement from politics.^[1] He was replaced as leader by Lawrence Springborg after he failed to gain ground on Peter Beattie.^[6]

He became a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland in 2008 and served in the Queensland Parliament as Shadow Attorney-General, Shadow Minister for Justice and Racing, Shadow Minister for Open Government between 30 September 2008 and 5 April 2009.^[1] On 6 April 2009, he was appointed to the position of Opposition Whip.^[7]

Prior to parliament

Prior to entering parliament, Horan was employed as the General Manager of the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland and General Manager of the Toowoomba Greyhound Racing Club.^[1]

Personal life

Horan captained the Australian Universities rugby union team, and played for the Parramatta Eels rugby league team in Sydney from 1968 to 1970, before moving to Gympie, Queensland to run a dairy farm.^[8]

Horan is married with two sons and a daughter.^[4] His son, Tim Horan, is a former Australian rugby union footballer.^[4][9]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} "Michael Horan Queensland Parliament House biography". Queensland Parliament House Legislative Assembly. http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/legislativeAssembly/documents/memberBio/HoranMichael.htm. Retrieved 22 February 2010. 
2. ^ Odgers, Rosemary (6 April 2009). "LNP shadow ministry unveiled". The Australian. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/lnp-shadow-ministry-unveiled/story-0-1225699114475. Retrieved 22 February 2010. ^{[dead link]}
3. ^ Willacy, Mark (28 July 2008). "Liberals and Nationals merge Qld National Party leader Lawrence Springborg and Liberals leader Mark McArdle Liberals and Nationals merge". ABC. 
4. ^ ^{a b c} Franklin, Matthew (1 February 2003). "Horan reign tipped to end". Courier-Mail. 
5. ^ Johnstone, Craig (25 July 2001). "ON with the SHOW". Courier Mail. 
6. ^ Horan announces Vote on Leadership | ABC News
7. ^ O'Brien, Chris (6 Aprril, 2009). "Langbroek unveils Qld shadow cabinet". ABC News. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/04/06/2535875.htm. Retrieved 22 February 2010. 
8. ^ Mayne, Stephen (22 July 2008). "Vic v's NSW, sporting MP's, UniTab, James Strong, ABC Learning". http://www.maynereport.com/articles/2008/07/15-1646-5755.html. Retrieved 22 February 2010. 
9. ^ "Horan fills spot on new-look board". The Chronicle. 15 July 2009. 

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