Martin McManus

Who is Martin McManus?

Martin John McManus is a former Australian politician. Born in Hobart, Tasmania, he trained as a teacher. He is the great grandson of Edward Mulcahy, a long-serving Tasmanian Senator and MHA. On 19 October 2001, he was elected as a Liberal to the Tasmanian House of Assembly for the seat of Franklin in a recount caused by the resignation of Peter Hodgman. He was defeated for re-election in 2002 considered to be one of the worst Tasmanian Liberal Party losses ever where both the Leader and Deputy Leader also lost their seats. Martin McManus serves as an Alderman for the Clarence City Council first elected in 1996. He has been successfully reelected in 2000, 2004, 2008 and has also served as Deputy Mayor of Clarence. He is a graduate of both the University of Tasmania and the University of New South Wales. In addition to his local government role Martin McManus is also employed as a teacher.