Mick Gentleman


Michael David Gentleman is an Australian politician and is a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Brindabella for the Labor Party. He was first elected to the assembly in 2004, but lost his seat in the 2008 election. He was re-elected to the assembly at the 2012 election. In July 2014, Mick Gentleman was elected by the Labor Caucus as the sixth Minister for the ACT and has portfolio responsibilities for Planning, Community Services, Ageing, Children & Young People, Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations.

Early years

Gentleman was born and educated, and has always lived in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
Prior to becoming a politician, he worked in the offices of Prime Ministers Bob Hawke and Paul Keating as their security officer. He has also been a motor mechanic, postman, public servant, real estate agent, small business owner and project officer.

Political career

During his time in Government, Gentleman served as the Acting Speaker and chair of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment. He provided more than 30 reports to the parliament affecting the business, environmental and residential planning of the capital. Gentleman tabled and passed the gross feed-in-tariff for Canberra, bringing the ACT to the forefront in renewable energy incentives.
Gentleman is currently the Minister for Advanced Technology and Space Industries,
Minister for the Environment and Heritage,
Minister for Planning and Land Management,
Minister for Police and Emergency Services.
He has also held the following ministries: Minister assisting the Chief Minister on Advanced Technology and Space Industries,
Minister for Urban Renewal,
Minister for Planning, Minister for Roads and Parking,
Minister for Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations,
Minister for Children and Young People,
Minister for Ageing,
Minister for Community Services,
Minister for Gaming and Racing