Michael Field (Australian politician)
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| Michael Field AC | |
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38th Premier of Tasmania
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| In office 29 June 1989 – 17 February 1992 |
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| Preceded by | Robin Gray |
| Succeeded by | Ray Groom |
| Constituency | Braddon |
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| Born | May 28, 1948 Latrobe, Tasmania, Australia |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Michael Walter Field, AC (born 28 May 1948) was Tasmanian Labor leader from 1988 until his retirement in 1996, and was the Premier of Tasmania between 1989 and 1992. He is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP).
He is best known for operating in minority government with the support of the Tasmanian Greens with an agreement known as the Labor-Green Accord.
Since retiring from politics in 1997, Mr Field has been working as a consultant on leadership. In 2003, Mr Field was awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia for his service to the Parliament of Tasmania. Mr Field has received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Tasmania for his service to the state and the university.[1]
Michael Field has been chairman of the Tasmanian Innovations Advisory Board since it was established in May 1999.[2]
Michael and his wife Jan still reside in Tasmania on the Tasman Peninsula.
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| Preceded by Neil Batt |
Opposition Leader of Tasmania 1988-1989 |
Succeeded by Robin Gray |
| Preceded by Robin Gray |
Premier of Tasmania 1989–1992 |
Succeeded by Ray Groom |
| Preceded by Ray Groom |
Opposition Leader of Tasmania 1992-1997 |
Succeeded by Jim Bacon |
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