Michael Johnson (politician)
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Michael Andrew Johnson (born 31 January 1970) is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives since November 2001, representing the Division of Ryan, Queensland. He was born in Hong Kong, and was educated at the University of Queensland, Cambridge University, where he obtained an MPhil, and Birmingham University, where he obtained a master's degree in international studies. He was the Australian Chevening Scholar in 1994 and the Charles Hawker Memorial Scholar in 1996.
Michael Johnson was a barrister and a university tutor and lecturer before entering politics. He is the first person of Chinese descent to be a member of the House of Representatives.
Michael Johnson has received criticism from residents in his electorate for failing to stop the construction of the Goodna bypass through Moggill. [1]
Johnson has been involved in a number of internal disputes, most notably his pre-selection fight with the former member John Moore and the Liberal Party's candidate at the Ryan by-election, Bob Tucker. There have also been public allegations regarding internal party funds. [2]
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| Preceded by Leonie Short |
Member for Ryan 2001 – present |
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| NAME | Johnson, Michael Andrew |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Australian politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 31 January 1970 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hong Kong |
| DATE OF DEATH | living |
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