About Michael Wright
Born 1956. Michael Wright is an Australian politician and trade unionist.
Michael John Wright (born 3 May 1956) is an Australian politician. He was a Labor Party member of the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Lee from 1997 to 2014.
Wright has a Bachelor of Education, and held ministry positions in the Rann cabinet from 2002 to 2011.
Prior to entering parliament, Wright was involved with the Australian Workers' Union from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s. He is the son of former Deputy Premier of South Australia Jack Wright.
Wright did not recontest his seat at the 2014 election.
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Who is Michael Wright?
trade unionist and politician in South Australia (1956 - )
When was Michael Wright born?
Michael Wright was born on 3 May 1956.
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Michael Wright is a politician and trade unionist.
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Michael Wright is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Wright (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Wright. https://biography.guide/michael-wright-politician/
MLA: "Michael Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-wright-politician/.
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