Mr Hugh DELAHUNTY, MLA

Member for Lowan

The Nationals spokesman for:

• Health
• Aboriginal Affairs
• Aged Care

Email: hugh.delahunty@parliament.vic.gov.au

Website: www.hughdelahunty.com

Hugh was born and educated in Murtoa and completed his secondary education at Monivae College, Hamilton. He farmed for four years on the family wheat and sheep property before moving to Melbourne where he completed a course in Meat Inspection. He worked as a Meat Industry Standards Officer until 1990 when he commenced employment as a Rural Affairs Adviser for the Office of Rural Affairs (Agriculture Victoria and later Department of Natural Resources and Environment).

He is The Nationals spokesman for Health, Aboriginal Affairs and Aged Care.

Hugh has been actively involved in community activities for many years. His interests include Council, sport, school and church as well as an association with many community organisations both individually and through his work. He was a Councillor and Mayor for the former Horsham City Council, Chairman of Commissioners of the Mildura Rural City and the first Mayor and a Councillor of the new Horsham Rural City Council. Hugh has been a keen sportsman and has played and coached many sports in the Wimmera. He played football with the Essendon Football Club and is a Life Member of the Murtoa Football Club.

Hugh has been a member of The Nationals for 12 years and has been actively involved at various levels during this time.

Hugh is married to Judie and they have three sons. His interests include tennis, golf, football and spending time with his family.

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