Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Alan Stockdale

How Alan Stockdale built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Alan Robert Stockdale is a former Australian politician who significantly shaped Victoria's economic policy as Treasurer from 1992 to 1999 under Premier Jeff Kennett. His political career included representing Brighton in the Victorian Legislative Assembly (1985-1999) and serving as deputy leader of the Victorian Liberal Party. Notably, Stockdale held the prestigious position of President of the Liberal Party of Australia from 2008 to 2014, showcasing his sustained influence within the party after his time in Victorian Parliament. He is primarily remembered for his role as Treasurer during a period of significant economic reform in Victoria.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1965: President of Melbourne University Liberal Club

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

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 in 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: Unsuccessful Leadership Contestation

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

1992: Became Treasurer of Victoria

In 1992, Alan Stockdale became Treasurer when Jeff Kennett led the Liberal Party to victory.

1998: Additional Responsibility of Information Technology

In 1998, the portfolio of Information Technology was added to Alan Stockdale's responsibilities.

1999: Accepted position at Macquarie Bank

In 1999, Alan Stockdale retired from state parliament and accepted a position within Macquarie Bank as Executive Chairman, Asset & Infrastructure Group, and became chairman of Axon Instruments Inc. He was also appointed as chairman of Symex Holdings Ltd and as a director of the Melbourne Football Club.

1999: End of term in Victorian Legislative Assembly

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

2001: Director of the Melbourne Football Club End

In 2001, Alan Stockdale ended his service as director of the Melbourne Football Club.

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 of the Liberal Party

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

2014: End of term as President of the Liberal Party

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

2025: Ousted from administrative panel

In 2025, Sussan Ley ousted Alan Stockdale from the administrative panel managing the affairs of NSW Liberal branch, following some controversial comments he made about women in the Liberal Party.