David Fawcett
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David Julian Fawcett (born 23 October 1963) is an Australian Liberal Party politician who has been a Senator for South Australia since 2011. Fawcett served in the Morrison government as Assistant Minister for Defence from 2018 to 2019.
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David Fawcett | |
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Assistant Minister for Defence | |
In office 26 August 2018 (2018-08-26) – 26 May 2019 | |
Prime Minister | Scott Morrison |
Preceded by | Michael McCormack (2016) |
Succeeded by | Alex Hawke |
Senator for South Australia | |
Assumed office 1 July 2011 | |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Wakefield | |
In office 9 October 2004 – 24 November 2007 | |
Preceded by | Neil Andrew |
Succeeded by | Nick Champion |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-10-23) 23 October 1963 (age 60) Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Residence(s) | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
Alma mater | University of New South Wales |
Occupation | Pilot & army officer |
Awards | Australian Defence Medal Defence Long Service Medal (with clasp) |
Website | http://www.senatorfawcett.com.au/ |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Commonwealth of Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1982–2004 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Australian Army Aviation |
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Fawcett was previously elected to federal parliament, serving for one term as member for the House of Representatives seat of Wakefield in South Australia, elected at the 2004 election.