Neil Andrew Warwick Angus(born 24 March 1961) is a former Member of theVictorian Legislative Assembly,representing theelectoral district of Forest Hill.He was elected in 2010, and reelected in the2014and2018elections, before being defeated at the2022 Victorian state election.While in Parliament, Angus variously held the shadow portfolios of Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Consumer Affairs, and Assistant Treasurer.[1]
Neil Angus | |
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| Member of theVictorian Parliament forForest Hill | |
| In office 2 December 2010 – 26 November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kirstie Marshall |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 March 1961 Melbourne,Victoria,Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Education | Carey Baptist Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Swinburne University of Technology Edith Cowan University |
| Profession | Accountant |
| Website | neilangus |
Early life and education
editAngus underwent his high school education atCarey Baptist Grammar School.His tertiary education includes a Bachelor of Business in Accounting fromSwinburne University of Technology,and a Graduate Certificate in Financial investment fromEdith Cowan University.
Angus worked as a Registered Company Auditor from 1992-2010 and a Certified Fraud Examiner from 2005–2012.
Politics
editAngus finished runner-up toAlan Tudgein the Liberal preselection ballot for theDivision of Astonprior to the2010 federal election.[2]
State parliament
editAngus was first elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2014 and 2018.
He served as a Shadow Minister from 2018 to 2021, but was dropped from the shadow minister on Matthew Guy’s return to the Liberal leadership.[3]
In 2022, Angus was the only member of the Legislative Assembly who was not vaccinated againstCOVID-19,stating in late 2021 that he was ‘unwilling’ to have the vaccine, despite scientific consensus and official support from the Liberal opposition for vaccinations.[4]Seeking preselection ahead of the 2022 election, Angus lobbied Liberal Party members to postpone the vote, to avoid him being excluded from it after unvaccinated people were banned from attending.[5]
At the2022 Victorian state election,Angus ran for the newly created seat ofGlen Waverleyafter his seat,Forest Hill,was abolished in the 2021 redistribution. He was defeated by Labor’sJohn Mullahy.[6]
In 2023, Angus sought a return to state parliament, nominating for Liberal preselection to fill a vacancy in the Legislative Council, following the announced retirement ofMatthew Bach,[7]however was unsuccessful.[8]
Personal life
editNeil is married, has four children, and three grandchildren.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^"List all Shadow Parl. Secs".Parliament.vic.gov.au.Retrieved4 April2022.
- ^Murphy, Katharine (21 September 2009)."Former Liberals staffer preselected for Aston".The Age.Retrieved12 June2021.
- ^"Member Profile - Mr Neil Angus".Parliament.vic.gov.au.Retrieved4 April2022.
- ^"Victorian MPs set to defy 'undemocratic' vaccine mandate as opposition declares support".Amp.theage.com.au.Retrieved4 April2022.
- ^"Forest Hill MP Neil Angus makes plea to Liberal party over preselection vote".Heraldsun.com.au.Retrieved4 April2022.
- ^"Glen Waverley (Key Seat) - VIC Electorate, Candidates, Results".abc.net.au.Retrieved11 October2023.
- ^Carmody, Rachel Eddie, Annika Smethurst, Broede (13 September 2023)."Former MP who defied vaccine mandate joins Liberal preselection race".The Age.Retrieved11 October2023.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^Godde, Callum (3 December 2023)."Victorian Liberals pick newcomer for upper house spot".The Canberra Times.Retrieved7 June2024.