Three generations of Carlton supporters at the MCG – Tony, his Dad Alan and Thomas aged six weeks.

Thomas helping Dad in the garden

Tony with his employee of the quarter award at Denny's Restaurant

About Tony

Tony was born in 1967 and grew up in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.  Living in Box Hill for most of his life, his Dad was a school teacher and his Mum worked as a medical secretary.

Tony was educated at Kerrimuir Primary School in Box Hill North and then Carey Baptist Grammar School in Kew where his Dad was a science teacher.  While he may not have inherited his Dad’s love of science, he did enjoy history and particularly sport, including rowing, football and athletics. 

After school, Tony studied Commerce and Arts (Hons) at The University of Melbourne, paying for his costs by working as a nightshift cook at Denny’s 24-hour restaurant in Doncaster.  He also kept up his interests in rowing and history by working as a part time rowing coach and history tutor.  

After university, Tony commenced work as a policy researcher for the Institute of Public Affairs, before working as a media adviser and then senior adviser to the Federal Treasurer, the Hon Peter Costello MP.

Tony was elected as the Federal Member for Casey at the 2001 election.  He was re-elected in October 2004 and at the recent November 2007 election.  

Tony has been a member of numerous House of Representatives committees including the Standing Committee on Science and Innovation and the Standing Committee on Ageing.  He was also the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters and the Joint Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Audit. 

In January 2007 Tony was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister in the Howard Government.  In December 2007 he was appointed Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships and Training and in September 2008 was appointed Shadow Assistant Treasurer in the Federal Opposition. 
 
In 1997, Tony and Pam were married and in 2006 they have since had two sons: Thomas and Angus, who keep both their parents on their toes.

Tony and Pam have lived their whole lives in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and now live in Chirnside Park – right in the heart of the Casey electorate.