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John David Hill

b. 1949

South Australian politician (born 1949)

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About John David Hill

Born 1949. John David Hill is an Australian politician and teacher.

The Hon. John David Hill (born 3 December 1949) is an Australian politician who represented the electoral district of Kaurna in the South Australian House of Assembly for the Labor Party from 1997 to 2014.

Born in Sydney, Hill attended the University of Sydney and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. He moved to South Australia in 1974 and became a teacher. He also studied at the University of Adelaide and received his law degree.

Following a brief stint as a ministerial adviser during the Bannon Government, Hill became a party official, becoming State Secretary in 1994. He was elected to Parliament as member for Kaurna at the 1997 state election.

After Labor won the 2002 election, Hill became a minister in the Rann Government. Initially given the portfolios of Minister for Environment and Conservation, Minister for the River Murray, Minister for the Southern Suburbs, Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts and Minister for Gambling, Hill gained his current portfolios after a number of cabinet reshuffles.

The 2006 election saw Hill gain a swing of 11.0% to a total margin of 22.0%.

Hill did not re-contest his seat at the 2014 election.

Hill is a member of the Ministers' Club at EPODE International Network – the world's largest obesity-prevention network.

John Hill's political memoir, On Being a Minister – Behind the Mask, was published in February 2016.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Sydney, University of Adelaide
Positions held
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly, Minister for Gambling, Minister for the River Murray, Minister for Environment and Conservation
Also known as
J. D. Hill, John Hill (South Australian politician), John Hill (Australian politician), John Hill (politician)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John David Hill?

South Australian politician (born 1949)

When was John David Hill born?

John David Hill was born on 3 December 1949 in Sydney.

What is John David Hill's occupation?

John David Hill is a politician and teacher.

What nationality is John David Hill?

John David Hill is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John David Hill

· Wikidata: Q6239256

· DBpedia: John Hill (Australian politician)

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