Michael Ferguson | |
|---|---|
| 21st Deputy Premier of Tasmania | |
| In office 8 April 2022 – 14 October 2024 | |
| Premier | Jeremy Rockliff |
| Preceded by | Jeremy Rockliff |
| Succeeded by | Guy Barnett |
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Bass | |
| Assumed office 20 March 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Sue Napier |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bass | |
| In office 9 October 2004 – 24 November 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Michelle O'Byrne |
| Succeeded by | Jodie Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 March 1974 Burnie, Tasmania |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Julie |
| Children | Eloise, Thomas, James |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
| Occupation | Politician Teacher |
| Website | http://michaelferguson.com/ |
Michael Darrel Joseph Ferguson (born 23 March 1974) is an Australian politician who served as the Deputy Premier of Tasmania from April 2022 to October 2024. He has been a Liberal Party member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly in the Division of Bass since the 2010 state election. Ferguson was appointed to cabinet after his party's victory in the 2014 state election and has served continuously as Minister in a range of portfolios including Finance, Health, Infrastructure, Transport, State Growth and Science and Technology.
Ferguson previously served in federal parliament as a Liberal Party of Australia member in the House of Representatives from 2004 to 2007, representing the federal electorate of Bass.[1] He was defeated at the 2007 federal election.