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Alan Stockdale

Alan Robert Stockdale is a former Australian politician who significantly impacted Victoria's political landscape. He served as the Treasurer of Victoria from 1992 to 1999 under Premier Jeff Kennett, playing a key role in the state's economic policy during that period. Before his prominent role as Treasurer, Stockdale represented the seat of Brighton in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1985 to 1999. Later, he held the influential position of President of the Liberal Party of Australia from 2008 to 2014, demonstrating his continued involvement in national politics. He was also the former deputy leader of the Victorian Liberal Party.

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April 1945: Alan Stockdale Born

On April 1945, Alan Robert Stockdale was born.

1965: President of Melbourne University Liberal Club

In 1965, Alan Stockdale became the president of the Melbourne University Liberal Club.

1966: Represented University at inter-varsity debates

In 1966, Alan Stockdale represented the University of Melbourne at inter-varsity debates.

1967: Obtained LL.B.

In 1967, Alan Stockdale obtained his LL.B. from the University of Melbourne.

1970: Obtained B.A.

In 1970, Alan Stockdale obtained his B.A. from the University of Melbourne.

1977: Admitted to practice as Barrister and Solicitor

In 1977, Alan Stockdale was admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and also signed the High Court Roll of Practitioners.

1982: Admitted to practice as Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales

In 1982, Alan Stockdale was admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

March 1985: Elected to Victorian Legislative Assembly

On March 2, 1985, Alan Stockdale was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the Member for Brighton.

1985: Elected to Victorian Legislative Assembly

In 1985, Alan Stockdale was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the Member for Brighton.

1989: Unsuccessfully contested the leadership of the State Liberal Party

In 1989, Alan Stockdale unsuccessfully contested the leadership of the State Liberal Party after the resignation of Jeff Kennett.

1992: Became Treasurer

In 1992, Alan Stockdale became Treasurer and led the privatisation program of the government.

1992: Treasurer of Victoria

In 1992, Alan Stockdale became the Treasurer of Victoria in the government of Jeff Kennett.

1993: Peter Collins Treasurer of New South Wales

In 1993, Peter Collins was the Treasurer of New South Wales.

1995: Peter Collins Treasurer of New South Wales

In 1995, Peter Collins was the Treasurer of New South Wales.

1998: Additional responsibility of Information Technology

In 1998, the portfolio of Information Technology was added as an additional responsibility to Alan Stockdale.

1999: End of term in Victorian Legislative Assembly

In 1999, Alan Stockdale's term ended in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.

1999: Position within Macquarie Bank and chairman of Axon Instruments Inc.

In 1999, upon retiring from state parliament, Alan Stockdale accepted a position within Macquarie Bank as Executive Chairman, Asset & Infrastructure Group, and also became the chairman of Axon Instruments Inc.

2001: Director of the Melbourne Football Club

From 1999 to 2001, Alan Stockdale was a director of the Melbourne Football Club.

2003: Married Dominique Fisher

In 2003, Alan Stockdale married Dominique Fisher.

2005: Partner in Mills Oakley Lawyers

In 2005, Alan Stockdale became a partner in Mills Oakley Lawyers.

February 2008: Federal President of the Liberal Party

In February 2008, Alan Stockdale became the Federal President of the Liberal Party.

2008: President of the Liberal Party

In 2008, Alan Stockdale became the President of the Liberal Party of Australia.

June 2014: End of term as Federal President

In June 2014, Alan Stockdale's term as Federal President of the Liberal Party concluded.

2014: End of term as President of the Liberal Party

In 2014, Alan Stockdale's term as the President of the Liberal Party of Australia concluded.

2025: Ousted from administrative panel

In 2025, Sussan Ley ousted Alan Stockdale from the administrative panel managing the affairs of NSW Liberal branch.