A long time resident of his electorate of Franklin and as a former government senate leader, Eric Abetz brings an unsurpassed blend of local knowledge and national experience to the Tasmanian Liberal Government.
Having attended local State schools ,he graduated from the University of Tasmania with degrees in Arts and Law. While at University he worked as a taxi driver and farmhand. He knows hard work.
He established a legal partnership and went on to serve in the Australian Senate in various roles and ministries culminating in becoming leader of the government in the Senate.
Today he has the roles of Minister for Business Industry and Resources and Minister for Transport while being Leader of the House.
Eric Abetz brings real world experience and a reputation for getting things done. Motivated by a genuine commitment to serve our community, he brings his skill set to the Tasmanian Cabinet table and the Parliament.