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| '''Christopher John "Chris" Back''' (born 11 February 1950) was voted by a joint sitting of the ] to replace the Hon.],<ref>{{cite news | title=Chris Back sworn in as WA senator | publisher=] | '''Dr Christopher John "Chris" Back''' (born 11 February 1950) was voted by a joint sitting of the ] to replace the Hon.],<ref>{{cite news | title=Chris Back sworn in as WA senator | publisher=] | ||
| | date=12 March 2009 | url=http://www.wabusinessnews.com.au/en-story/1/71071/Chris-Back-sworn-in-as-WA-senator}}</ref> who had resigned in January. | | date=12 March 2009 | url=http://www.wabusinessnews.com.au/en-story/1/71071/Chris-Back-sworn-in-as-WA-senator}}</ref> who had resigned in January. | ||
| He has been a ] member of the ] since 2009. He commenced his new term in the ] on 1 July 2011. | He has been a ] member of the ] since 2009. He commenced his new term in the ] on 1 July 2011. | ||
| == Background and Early Career == | |||
| Back was born in ]. He is a qualified veterinarian, after graduating with a degree in veterinary science from the ]. He has extensive experience as a veterinarian having worked predominantly in large animal practice in Western Australia, Victoria and the United States. | |||
| Back was born in ] and was educated at ]. | |||
| He also lectured at ] where he introduced the first equine management course in Australasia. | |||
| In 1971, he graduated from the ] and was then posted to ] as a Veterinary Officer in 1972. He served there until being transferred to ] in 1974. In the middle of that year, Back resigned and went into racehorse practice in ]. | |||
| He then became chief executive officer of ] where he focussed on developing the island's failing infrastructure, increasing tourism and driving an active environmental agenda which has now seen the revegetation of more than one million native plants on the island. | |||
| Back lectured in Animal Science and Production at ] (]) from 1975 to 1988. During this period, he also spent time at the ] in 1980 and 1984, working in the Department of Equine Reproduction. At Muresk, Back developed Australia’s first tertiary course in Equine Management in 1977. Graduates were then able to find a range of employment internationally because of this. | |||
| In 1995, Back was appointed chief executive officer of the Bush Fires Board of Western Australia which is now part of the ]. In that role, Back introduced water bombing aircraft and updated volunteer equipment. He received the Prime Minister's Gold Award for technological achievement recognising the work undertaken in using satellites to track wildfires in remote locations. | |||
| In a change of career direction, he was then appointed as the first CEO of the ] Authority and served for seven years in the mid-1990’s. Back was then CEO of the WA Bush Fires Board. In this role, Back introduced water bombing aircraft and updated volunteer equipment. He received the Prime Minister's Gold Award for technological achievement recognising the work undertaken in using satellites to track wildfires in remote locations. Back then moved to ] and purchased the wholesale and retail businesses of the ], which was his introduction to the Oil and Gas industry. He continued to work in Australia, South East Asia, India and the Middle East servicing oil majors and military clients and subsequently assisting in the establishment of a multi-national oil and gas services company until 2008. | |||
| In 2012, he was awarded the Kendall Prize by the Australian Veterinary Association for his service to the profession in Australia. | |||
| Back then moved to Tasmania and purchased the retail and distribution business of a major oil company. Following this, he assumed a business executive role in SE Asia, India and the Middle East servicing oil majors and military clients and subsequently assisting in the establishment of a multi-national oil and gas services company. | |||
| == Political Career == | |||
| Back has recently been appointed as Deputy ] for the Coalition Government in the ]. | |||
| Back was sworn into the Senate as a Liberal Senator for Western Australia on 11th March 2009. He was the first veterinarian elected to the Senate of the Federal Parliament. In the current 44th Parliament, Back is chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislative Committee. He was the past chairman of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee, and actively contributes to the Rural Affairs and Transport committee, where his main focus centres around biosecurity, food and animal health, and the welfare of agricultural industries generally. He was a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Gambling Reform and involved in multiple hearings, including; animal welfare standards in Australia’s live export markets; reform of the Australian Federation; and review of the Professional Services Review (PSR) Scheme. He was Deputy Whip in the Senate in 2012. | |||
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| As a veterinarian, Back has a keen interest in animal welfare and production; he is a committed federalist, recognising the importance of the States as the foundations of the Commonwealth and as the most important tier of the government; and believes strongly in promoting free enterprise, individual freedom and support of the family as the cornerstone of our society. | |||
| While debating a bill to remove Medicare funding for abortions carried out purely on the basis of gender selection Dr Back told the Australian Senate that foetuses miscarry because they understand they may not survive in post-foetal life. He also warned senators they may be offended by his views that 'maleness is actually suppressed femaleness' due to the stages of embryonic development<ref>{{cite news | title=Foetuses can miscarry because they ‘understand’ they might not survive, says Australian senator | publisher=] | |||
| | date=25 September 2014 | url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2014/sep/25/senator-foetuses-abortion-miscarriage-understanding-chris-back-video}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | Back’s vision guiding his role as a senator is: | ||
| ⚫ | ''“Towards an Australian community in which every member is safe, feels valued, and contributes to a sustainable future.”'' | ||
| == Personal Life == | |||
| Back married in 1974 and has three children. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| SenatorDr Chris Back | |
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 Senator Chris Back | |
| Senator for Western Australia | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 12 March 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Ellison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1950-02-11) 11 February 1950 (age 74) Perth, Western Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Profession | Veterinarian |
| Website | www |
Dr Christopher John "Chris" Back (born 11 February 1950) was voted by a joint sitting of the Western Australian Parliament to replace the Hon.Chris Ellison, who had resigned in January. He has been a Liberal Party member of the Australian Senate since 2009. He commenced his new term in the Australian Senate on 1 July 2011.
Background and Early Career
Back was born in Perth and was educated at Aquinas College, Perth.
In 1971, he graduated from the University of Queensland and was then posted to Merredin as a Veterinary Officer in 1972. He served there until being transferred to Moora in 1974. In the middle of that year, Back resigned and went into racehorse practice in Caulfield, Victoria.
Back lectured in Animal Science and Production at Curtin University (Muresk Institute) from 1975 to 1988. During this period, he also spent time at the University of California in 1980 and 1984, working in the Department of Equine Reproduction. At Muresk, Back developed Australia’s first tertiary course in Equine Management in 1977. Graduates were then able to find a range of employment internationally because of this. In a change of career direction, he was then appointed as the first CEO of the Rottnest Island Authority and served for seven years in the mid-1990’s. Back was then CEO of the WA Bush Fires Board. In this role, Back introduced water bombing aircraft and updated volunteer equipment. He received the Prime Minister's Gold Award for technological achievement recognising the work undertaken in using satellites to track wildfires in remote locations. Back then moved to Tasmania and purchased the wholesale and retail businesses of the Shell Company, which was his introduction to the Oil and Gas industry. He continued to work in Australia, South East Asia, India and the Middle East servicing oil majors and military clients and subsequently assisting in the establishment of a multi-national oil and gas services company until 2008.
In 2012, he was awarded the Kendall Prize by the Australian Veterinary Association for his service to the profession in Australia.
Political Career
Back was sworn into the Senate as a Liberal Senator for Western Australia on 11th March 2009. He was the first veterinarian elected to the Senate of the Federal Parliament. In the current 44th Parliament, Back is chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislative Committee. He was the past chairman of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee, and actively contributes to the Rural Affairs and Transport committee, where his main focus centres around biosecurity, food and animal health, and the welfare of agricultural industries generally. He was a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Gambling Reform and involved in multiple hearings, including; animal welfare standards in Australia’s live export markets; reform of the Australian Federation; and review of the Professional Services Review (PSR) Scheme. He was Deputy Whip in the Senate in 2012.
As a veterinarian, Back has a keen interest in animal welfare and production; he is a committed federalist, recognising the importance of the States as the foundations of the Commonwealth and as the most important tier of the government; and believes strongly in promoting free enterprise, individual freedom and support of the family as the cornerstone of our society.
Back’s vision guiding his role as a senator is: “Towards an Australian community in which every member is safe, feels valued, and contributes to a sustainable future.”
Personal Life
Back married in 1974 and has three children.
References
- "Chris Back sworn in as WA senator". AAP. 12 March 2009.
External links
- Official website
- APH biography
- Summary of parliamentary voting for Senitor Chris Back on TheyVoteForYou.org.au
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