Michael Hart

Who is Michael Hart?

Michael James Hart is an Australian Liberal National politician who is the member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Burleigh, having defeated Christine Smith at the 2012 state election.

Michael was born in Bega on June 19 1960. Prior to his entry into the Queensland Parliament he was the company director and CEO of Mastercut Technologies. He is a qualified aircraft maintenance engineer. He is a longtime follower and supporter of Surf Life Saving, having been President of the Pacific Life Saving Club in his electorate in 2011-2012, prior to his election to the Queensland Parliament.

Michael moved to the Gold Coast in 1986 with his family, including wife Sally and three children Tim, Hayden and Rebbecca.

In his maiden speech in government he emphasized his belief in small government with minimal regulation, stating "I believe good government needs to ensure the population is secure from interference from the actions of others. If a government just does that one thing, I believe it succeeds."

He is currently a member of the Queensland Parliamentary Committee for State Development, Infrastructure and Industry.