A political family of Australia (also called a political dynasty) is a family in which multiple members are involved in Australian politics, particularly electoral politics. Members may be related by blood or marriage; often several generations or multiple siblings may be involved.
Main article: Anthony family (Australian politics) |
Main article: Archer family |
They are cousins, the grandsons of Frederick Baume, a member of parliament in New Zealand.
Main article: Bjelke-Petersen family |
conservative Premiers of South Australia; their great-grandson and grandson respectively:
Brothers
• Paul Davey AM, Federal Director for the Nationals • Senator Perin Davey, Deputy Leader of the Nationals.
Main article: Downer family |
his sons:
John Dunn Snr's son-in-law and nephew:
Name | Australian House of Representatives | Tasmanian House of Assembly | Tasmanian Legislative Council |
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William Clark "Bill" Hodgman (1909–97) | 1955–64: Member for Denison | 1971–83: Member for Queenborough 1981–83: President of the Legislative Council | |
Michael Hodgman (1938–2013) - son of Bill |
1975–87: Member for Denison 1980–83: Minister for the Capital Territory in the Fraser government |
1992–98, 2001–10: Member for Denison | 1966–74: Member for Huon |
Peter Hodgman (born 1946) - son of Bill, brother of Michael |
2001: contested seat of Franklin | 1986–2001: Member for Franklin | 1974–86: Member for Huon |
Will Hodgman (born 1969) - son of Michael |
2002–2020: Member for Franklin 2006–14 : Leader of the Opposition 2014–2020 : Premier of Tasmania |
The Hughes family has a long history in both New South Wales and Federal politics.
Brothers
their grandfather
Main article: Playford family |
The Playford family has played a significant role in the South Australian and Australian political and social sphere since the early days of European settlement.
Main article: Street family |