Paul Jenkins (politician)
Australian politician
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Geoffrey Paul Jenkins (born 5 March 1938)[1] is an Australian former politician.
Jenkins was born in Ballarat and attended Redan Primary School, Ballarat High School and Ballarat School of Mines.[1] In 1952 he took an apprenticeship with H. L. Pullen, but in 1958 underwent national service.[1] On his return, as an electrical mechanic, he worked for a number of companies until becoming a self-employed contractor and company director in 1961. In 1985 he was elected to Sebastopol Borough Council, serving until 1993 (and as mayor from 1989 to 1990).[1] In 1992 he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the Liberal member for Ballarat West.[2] He retired on 17 September 1999.[2]
