Harry Jenkins | |
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| 26th Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives | |
| In office 12 February 2008 – 24 November 2011 | |
| Deputy | Anna Burke Peter Slipper |
| Preceded by | David Hawker |
| Succeeded by | Peter Slipper |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Scullin | |
| In office 8 February 1986 – 5 August 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Jenkins Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Giles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Alfred Jenkins 18 August 1952 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Relations | Harry Jenkins Sr. (father) |
| Alma mater | Australian National University (BSc) |
| Occupation | Public servant |
| Website | Australian Parliament webpage |
Henry Alfred "Harry" Jenkins, AO (born 18 August 1952) is an Australian former politician who served as the 26th speaker of the Australian House of Representatives from 2008 to 2011. A member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), he was the member of parliament (MP) for the division of Scullin from 1986 until his resignation in 2013.[1][2][3]
- ^ Thompson, Jeremy (24 November 2011). "Parliament in turmoil as Speaker resigns". ABC News. Australia. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
- ^ Coorey, Phillip (24 November 2011). "Speaker's shock resignation may change balance of power". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
- ^ Shannahan, Dennis; Packham, Ben (24 November 2011). "House Speaker Harry Jenkins resigns". The Australian. Retrieved 24 November 2011.