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Denis Napthine
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Napthine in 2013
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| 47th Premier of Victoria | |
| In office 6 March 2013 – 4 December 2014 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Alex Chernov |
| Deputy | Peter Ryan |
| Preceded by | Ted Baillieu |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Andrews |
| Leader of the Opposition of Victoria | |
| In office 26 October 1999 – 20 August 2002 |
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| Premier | Steve Bracks |
| Deputy | Louise Asher |
| Preceded by | Jeff Kennett |
| Succeeded by | Robert Doyle |
| Leader of the Liberal Party in Victoria | |
| In office 6 March 2013 – 4 December 2014 |
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| Deputy | Louise Asher |
| Preceded by | Ted Baillieu |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Guy |
| In office 26 October 1999 – 20 August 2002 |
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| Deputy | Louise Asher |
| Preceded by | Jeff Kennett |
| Succeeded by | Robert Doyle |
| Minister for Regional Cities and Racing | |
| In office 13 March 2013 – 4 December 2014 |
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| Premier | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Martin Pakula (Racing) |
| Minister for the Arts | |
| In office 6 March 2013 – 13 March 2013 |
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| Premier | Himself |
| Preceded by | Ted Baillieu |
| Succeeded by | Heidi Victoria |
| Minister for Ports, Regional Cities, Racing and Major Projects | |
| In office 2 December 2010 – 13 March 2013 |
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| Premier | Ted Baillieu Himself |
| Preceded by | Tim Pallas (Ports, Major Projects) Rob Hulls (Racing) |
| Succeeded by | David Hodgett (Ports, Major Projects) |
| Treasurer of Victoria | |
| In office 7 October 1999 – 20 October 1999 |
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| Premier | Jeff Kennett |
| Preceded by | Alan Stockdale |
| Succeeded by | Steve Bracks |
| Minister for Youth and Community Services | |
| In office 30 March 1996 – 18 September 1999 |
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| Premier | Jeff Kennett |
| Preceded by | Vin Heffernan (Youth) Michael John (Community) |
| Succeeded by | Jacinta Allan (Youth) Christine Campbell (Community) |
| Member of Parliament for South-West Coast |
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| In office 30 November 2002 – 3 September 2015 |
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| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Roma Britnell |
| Member of the Victorian Parliament for Portland |
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| In office 1 October 1988 – 30 November 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Digby Crozier |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
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Denis Vincent Napthine
6 March 1952 Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Peggy |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne Deakin University |
| Profession | Veterinarian |
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Denis Vincent Napthine (born 6 March 1952) is an Australian former politician. He also worked as a veterinarian. He was the 47th Premier of Victoria from 2013 to 2014.
As Premier, he was the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia in Victoria. He was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (MLA). He represented the area of Portland from 1988 to 2002. Later, he represented South-West Coast from 2002 to 2015.
He became the leader of the Liberal Party on 6 March 2013. He was sworn in as Premier on the same day. His party lost the Victorian state election in November 2014. He then stepped down as leader. Matthew Guy became his successor.
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Early Life and Education
Denis Napthine was born in 1952 in Geelong, Victoria. He was the third of ten children. His parents were Len and Theresa Napthine.
He went to Winchelsea State School. Then he attended Chanel College in Lovely Banks. After school, he studied at the University of Melbourne. He earned a bachelor's and master's degree in veterinary science. This means he learned how to care for animals. Later, he also earned a master's degree in business from Deakin University.
Political Career
Denis Napthine began his political career in 1988. He was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly. He represented the country area of Portland. He was re-elected several times in the 1990s.
In 1992, he became a Parliamentary Secretary. This role helps a minister with their duties. In 1996, he became a Minister. He was the Minister for Youth and Community Services. He held this job until 1999.
After the 1999 election, the Liberal Party lost power. Jeff Kennett resigned as leader. Denis Napthine was chosen to take his place. He became the leader of the opposition. During this time, the Liberal and National parties split. This made the opposition weaker.
The Liberal Party did not do well in polls under his leadership. Before the 2002 state election, Robert Doyle challenged him for the leadership. Doyle won by a small number of votes. In the 2002 election, Napthine ran in a new area. This area was called South-West Coast. He won, but by a very small margin. He was re-elected in 2006 with more votes.
In 2010, the Liberals won the state election. Napthine became a member of the government's cabinet. He was a Minister for Ports, Racing, Regional Cities, and Major Projects.
Premier of Victoria
On 6 March 2013, Ted Baillieu resigned as Premier. Denis Napthine was elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party. He became Premier on his 61st birthday.
At first, his government was a minority government. This means his party did not have enough seats to rule alone. They needed support from other politicians. One politician, Geoff Shaw, left the Liberal Party. He became an independent. This made governing more challenging for Napthine.
In 2014, there were some challenges with Geoff Shaw. The Parliament decided to suspend Shaw for a short time. This period was a time of political challenges for Napthine's government.
In September 2014, Napthine signed a contract for a big road project. It was called the East West Link. This project was planned to cost billions of dollars. He signed it just before a state election. The new government, led by Labor, decided to stop the project. This decision meant the state had to pay a large amount of money. The total cost of the project was also found to be much higher than first thought.
After the Premiership
On 29 November 2014, the Victorian state election was held. Denis Napthine's party lost to Labor. Daniel Andrews became the new Premier.
Napthine first said he would stay in Parliament. However, on 31 August 2015, he announced he would resign. This meant a special election was held for his area.
Personal Life
Denis Napthine is married to Peggy. They have three children. His younger brother, Simon, also ran for a political position once.
Since he was a child, Napthine has supported the Geelong Football Club. This is a team in the Australian Football League.
One of Napthine's ancestors was a convict named Joseph Potaski.
See also
- 2014 Victorian state election
