Geoff Lyons
Australian politician (born 1953)
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Geoffrey Raymond Lyons OAM (born 29 April 1953), an Australian former politician, was a member of the Australian House of Representatives for the seat of Bass in Tasmania, representing the Australian Labor Party.[1] He succeeded Labor MP Jodie Campbell, who retired from politics, at the 2010 federal election.
Preceded byJodie Campbell
Succeeded byAndrew Nikolic
Born29 April 1953
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Geoff Lyons | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bass | |
| In office 21 August 2010 – 7 September 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jodie Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Nikolic |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 April 1953 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Party | Australian Labor Party |
Background
Lyons previously worked in public health.[2] He was later head of office for Peter Patmore, the state Attorney-General, before contesting the state seat of Bass unsuccessfully at the 2002 state election. Prior to his election he had worked for both his predecessor Jodie Campbell and Senator Helen Polley.[3]
Lyons is married with three children.[4]
