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Eric Hutchinson
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| Administrator of Norfolk Island | |
| In office 1 April 2017 – 31 May 2023 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Governor-General | Sir Peter Cosgrove David Hurley |
| Preceded by | Gary Hardgrave |
| Succeeded by | George Plant |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Lyons |
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| In office 7 September 2013 – 2 July 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Dick Adams |
| Succeeded by | Brian Mitchell |
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Eric Russell Hutchinson
19 June 1965 Launceston, Tasmania |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Amanda |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Business manager |
Eric Russell Hutchinson, born on June 19, 1965, is an Australian politician. He was the Administrator of Norfolk Island from 2017 to 2023. Before that, he was a member of the House of Representatives. He represented the area called Lyons for the Liberal Party from 2013 to 2016.
About Eric's Early Life
Eric Hutchinson was born in Launceston, Tasmania. Before he became a politician, he worked for different companies. These companies were involved in exporting wool.
Eric's Time in Politics
Eric Hutchinson was chosen to be a member of the Australian Parliament in the 2013 election. He won the seat for the area called Lyons. He took this seat from the previous member, Dick Adams.
After serving one term, Eric Hutchinson was not re-elected in the 2016 election. Brian Mitchell from the Labor Party won the seat instead. After leaving Parliament, Eric Hutchinson worked as an advisor. He advised the President of the Senate, Stephen Parry.
Administrator of Norfolk Island
On April 1, 2017, Eric Hutchinson started a new important job. He became the Administrator of Norfolk Island. This job was first for two years. In February 2019, his term was extended for another two years.
In March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he took important steps. He announced a state of emergency on Norfolk Island. He also put a 32-day ban on travel to the island. This was to help keep people safe.
He was chosen again for another two-year term, starting on April 1, 2021. On May 11, 2023, it was announced that George Plant would take over his role. George Plant officially started as Administrator on June 1, 2023.
