John Hargreaves, MLA

	Minister for the Territory and Municipal Services
	Minister for Housing
	Minister for Multicultural Affairs
	Phone: (02) 6205 0020
	Fax: (02) 6205 0495
	Address: GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601
	Email: hargreaves@act.gov.au
	Websits: www.johnhargreaves.com.au

John Hargreaves MLA has been a Member of the Legislative Assembly since 1998 and joined the Stanhope Ministry in October 2004.

John was born in Birmingham, UK in 1949 and moved to Australia aged three. He spent his first years in this country in a migrant hostel on the outskirts of Sydney, an experience that has shaped his very strong views against children in detention centres.

The son of an Air Force officer, John moved around frequently as a child and went to school across Australia as well as overseas. He is married with two daughters and four grandchildren.

Before his election, John spent 29 years as a public servant in the departments of Health and Education. He received the Long and Dedicated Service Award for public service in the ACT in 1994.

One of John’s goals is to provide Canberrans with the best municipal services in Australia while delivering value for money. Another is to enhance the quality of life for all Canberrans.

Having government as an integral part of our community is a continuing aspect of John’s service from his election and onwards through his service as a Minister. He believes strongly in involving all Canberrans in their government through openness, communication and accessibility. From November 2004 to 20 April 2006, John was Minister for Urban Services, Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Minister for Disability, Housing and Community Services.