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'''Richard Vincent Riordan''' (born 11 April 1972) is an Australian politician and businessman. He was elected to the [[Victorian Legislative Assembly]] as a [[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal Party]] member for [[Electoral district of Polwarth|Polwarth]] at [[2015 Polwarth state by-election|a by-election]] held |
'''Richard Vincent Riordan''' (born 11 April 1972) is an Australian politician and businessman. He was elected to the [[Victorian Legislative Assembly]] as a [[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal Party]] member for [[Electoral district of Polwarth|Polwarth]], at [[2015 Polwarth state by-election|a by-election]] held October 31st, 2015. |
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| ⚫ | In 1989 he completed his Year 12 education in [[Calgary]] (Alberta, Canada) as a Rotary Exchange Student, and completed his [[Victorian Certificate of Education]] at Trinity College [[Colac, Victoria|Colac]] in 1990. Riordan was a prefect and was admitted to [[Monash University]] to undertake a Bachelor of Business Management - during this time he was active in university politics as well as the Young Liberal Movement.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}} |
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Riordan is from a prominent family in Polwarth. His great-grandfather came to Polwarth as a young Englishman in the 1800s to make a new start and create a better life for his family. His paternal great-grandfather W. T Parker established himself in the community and was involved in farming, education and the environment.<ref>richardriordan.com.au/aboutrichard{{Dead link|date=October 2021}}</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=All information is from his personal website, authored and authorised by him personally|date=August 2020}} |
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| ⚫ | After completing his studies in 1994, he was appointed managing director of his family's hardware business.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://hardwarejournal.com.au/articlearchive/articleid759/ |title = Retail Focus: Largest Thrifty Announced | Hardware Journal|date = 21 January 2015}}</ref> In 1999, Riordan was nominated for pre-selection in the seat of Polwarth, vacated by Ian Smith. [[Terry Mulder]] subsequently won pre-selection for Polwarth in 1999.{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}} |
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| ⚫ | Riordan experienced defeat in pre-selection again in 2010 before being successful in 2015, and was subsequently re-elected at the 2018 state election. Despite the Liberal Party experiencing a swing against it, Riordan increased his primary vote - receiving in excess of 50% of the vote. Riordan was appointed Assistant Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development and Deputy Chair of The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.richardriordan.com.au |title = Home | Richard Riordan MP | Polwarth}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/paec |title = Public Accounts and Estimates}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/obvious-guy-was-unelectable-liberal-slams-party-s-campaign-20181129-p50j2s.html | title='Obvious Guy was unelectable': Liberal slams party's campaign| date=29 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/guess-how-many-young-women-aspire-to-a-career-in-politics-20181129-p50j4a.html |title = Guess how many young women aspire to a career in politics|date = 29 November 2018}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Marquee issues for Riordan include wire rope barriers on county roads, and their effectiveness as a notable and important life-saving measure.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.standard.net.au/story/6270850/mp-hopes-audit-will-provide-clarity-about-true-cost-of-wire-rope-barriers/|title=MP hopes audit will provide clarity about true cost of wire rope barriers|last=Howard|first=Jessica|date=2019-07-13|website=The Standard|language=en|access-date=2019-11-17}}</ref> He recently{{timeframe|date=November 2020}} came under fire for his comments after the death of a truck driver in Clifton Springs<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bigrigs.com.au/news/mps-raise-barrier-safety-questions/3877855/|title=MPs raise barrier safety questions|website=Big Rigs|language=en|access-date=2019-11-17}}</ref> where he was accused of using a fatality for political gain. His views were however supported by some road transport groups.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/princes-freeway-wire-barriers-blamed-for-clifton-springs-truck-drivers-death/news-story/f622ff7fb3d827fb0640ebf0b45aeaa2|title=Truck tragedy sparks ugly political debate|website=www.geelongadvertiser.com.au|access-date=2019-11-17}}{{subscription required}}</ref> |
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He experienced one more defeat in pre-selection in 2010 before being successful in 2015. |
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| ⚫ | He was managing director of his family company, which had varied retail interests. He is active in the local community, having served as director of the board of Colac Area Health.<ref name=addy>{{cite news|last1=Crane|first1=Courtney|title=Polwarth by-election keeps Liberals in the hot seat|url=http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/polwarth-by-election-keeps-liberals-in-the-hot-seat/story-fnjuhovy-1227590034906|access-date=5 November 2015|work=Geelong Advertiser|date=2 November 2015}}{{Dead link|date=October 2021}}</ref> After the Liberal Party loss during the [[2022 Victorian state election]], Riordan announced his candidacy for the [[2022 Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division) leadership election]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Staszewska |first1=Ewa |title=Ryan Smith, John Pesutto and Richard Riordan lead race for Liberal leadership following Victorian election loss |url=https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/ryan-smith-john-pesutto-and-richard-riordan-lead-race-for-liberal-leadership-following-victorian-election-loss/news-story/93f4256b4e62ec966d8d47c2984e2b14 |access-date=29 November 2022 |work=Sky News Australia |date=28 November 2022}}</ref> A few days later he would withdraw and announce his support for [[Brad Battin]] for the leadership election.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-01/victorian-election-results-close-margins-pakenham-preston/101718918 | title=As counting continues in Victoria's state election, one race is separated by just five votes | newspaper=ABC News | date=30 November 2022 }}</ref> |
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He was managing director of his family company, which had varied retail interests. He is active in the local community, having served as director of the board of Colac Area Health.<ref name=addy>{{cite news|last1=Crane|first1=Courtney|title=Polwarth by-election keeps Liberals in the hot seat|url=http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/polwarth-by-election-keeps-liberals-in-the-hot-seat/story-fnjuhovy-1227590034906|access-date=5 November 2015|work=Geelong Advertiser|date=2 November 2015}}{{Dead link|date=October 2021}}</ref> |
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*[http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/details/339-mr-richard-riordan Parliamentary biography] |
*[http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/details/339-mr-richard-riordan Parliamentary biography] |
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* [http://vicvote.review/assembly/members/Richard%20Riordan.html Parliamentary voting record of Richard Riordan at Victorian Parliament Tracker] |
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Richard Riordan | |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Polwarth | |
| Assumed office 31 October 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Mulder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Vincent Riordan 11 April 1972 Colac, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse |
Catherine Riordan (m. 1995) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Monash University |
| Website | richardriordan |
Richard Vincent Riordan (born 11 April 1972) is an Australian politician and businessman. He was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as a Liberal Party member for Polwarth, at a by-election held October 31st, 2015.
In 1989 he completed his Year 12 education in Calgary (Alberta, Canada) as a Rotary Exchange Student, and completed his Victorian Certificate of Education at Trinity College Colac in 1990. Riordan was a prefect and was admitted to Monash University to undertake a Bachelor of Business Management - during this time he was active in university politics as well as the Young Liberal Movement.[citation needed]
After completing his studies in 1994, he was appointed managing director of his family's hardware business.[1] In 1999, Riordan was nominated for pre-selection in the seat of Polwarth, vacated by Ian Smith. Terry Mulder subsequently won pre-selection for Polwarth in 1999.[citation needed]
Riordan experienced defeat in pre-selection again in 2010 before being successful in 2015, and was subsequently re-elected at the 2018 state election. Despite the Liberal Party experiencing a swing against it, Riordan increased his primary vote - receiving in excess of 50% of the vote. Riordan was appointed Assistant Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development and Deputy Chair of The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee.[2][3][4][5]
Marquee issues for Riordan include wire rope barriers on county roads, and their effectiveness as a notable and important life-saving measure.[6] He recently[timeframe?] came under fire for his comments after the death of a truck driver in Clifton Springs[7] where he was accused of using a fatality for political gain. His views were however supported by some road transport groups.[8]
He was managing director of his family company, which had varied retail interests. He is active in the local community, having served as director of the board of Colac Area Health.[9] After the Liberal Party loss during the 2022 Victorian state election, Riordan announced his candidacy for the 2022 Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division) leadership election.[10] A few days later he would withdraw and announce his support for Brad Battin for the leadership election.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Retail Focus: Largest Thrifty Announced | Hardware Journal". 21 January 2015.
- ^ "Home | Richard Riordan MP | Polwarth".
- ^ "Public Accounts and Estimates".
- ^ "'Obvious Guy was unelectable': Liberal slams party's campaign". 29 November 2018.
- ^ "Guess how many young women aspire to a career in politics". 29 November 2018.
- ^ Howard, Jessica (13 July 2019). "MP hopes audit will provide clarity about true cost of wire rope barriers". The Standard. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ "MPs raise barrier safety questions". Big Rigs. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ "Truck tragedy sparks ugly political debate". www.geelongadvertiser.com.au. Retrieved 17 November 2019.(subscription required)
- ^ Crane, Courtney (2 November 2015). "Polwarth by-election keeps Liberals in the hot seat". Geelong Advertiser. Retrieved 5 November 2015.[dead link]
- ^ Staszewska, Ewa (28 November 2022). "Ryan Smith, John Pesutto and Richard Riordan lead race for Liberal leadership following Victorian election loss". Sky News Australia. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "As counting continues in Victoria's state election, one race is separated by just five votes". ABC News. 30 November 2022.