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.
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.
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