Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Minister for Water
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 |
8:10 AM - 8:15 AM |
Auditorium |
Overview
The Hon. Glenn Butcher MP, Pre-Recorded Address
Speaker
Hon Glenn Butcher
Glenn Butcher Pre-Recorded Discussion
Biography
Glenn Butcher was elected the Member for Gladstone in 2015, after a long and successful career as a Fitter and Turner.
After finishing school, Glenn began an apprenticeship at the Gladstone Power Station. Once qualified, Glenn went to work at Queensland Alumina Limited, where he went on to spend more than two decades in various positions, from tradesman all the way to Maintenance Superintendent.
A family man and long-time Gladstone local, Glenn has deep roots in the region, especially in the Gladstone Rugby League community.
During his time as an MP, Glenn has been a member of the Infrastructure Planning and Natural Resources Committee, Chair of the Agriculture and Environment Committee, Assistant Minister for Treasury, Assistant Minister for Transport and Infrastructure and Assistant Minister for Local Government and Infrastructure.
Glenn currently holds the portfolios of Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for Water.