David Bushby
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David Christopher Bushby (born 17 July 1965) is an Australian diplomat and former politician who served as a Senator for Tasmania from August 2007 to January 2019, representing the Liberal Party. He was the Chief Government Whip in the Senate for the Abbott, Turnbull and Morrison governments from 1 July 2014 until he resigned on 21 January 2019. Bushby currently serves as Consul-General of Australia in Chicago since 2019.
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David Bushby | |
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Consul-General of Australia in Chicago | |
Assumed office January 2019 | |
Preceded by | Michael Wood |
Chief Government Whip in the Senate | |
In office 1 July 2014 ā 21 January 2019 | |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Helen Kroger |
Succeeded by | Dean Smith |
Senator for Tasmania | |
In office 30 August 2007 ā 21 January 2019 | |
Preceded by | Paul Calvert |
Personal details | |
Born | David Christopher Bushby (1965-07-17) 17 July 1965 (age 58) Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Relations | Max Bushby (father) Wendy Askew (sister) |
Children | Three daughters |
Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
Profession | Lawyer |
Website | www.davidbushby.com.au |
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