Representative Andrew Hastie Contact information

Andrew William Hastie was born on September 30, 1982, in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia. He is the son of Sue and Peter Hastie. Sue is a primary school teacher for children with special needs, and Peter is a Presbyterian minister. Andrew has one older brother, David.

Andrew attended Ashbury Public School and The Scots College in Sydney. He graduated from The Scots College in 2000 with an ATAR of 99.95.

In 2001, Andrew began studying a Bachelor of Arts in History, Politics, and Philosophy at the University of New South Wales. He transferred to the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in 2003, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Military and Strategic Studies in 2004.

After graduating from ADFA, Andrew was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Australian Army. He served as a troop commander in the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) from 2007 to 2015. During his time in the SASR, Andrew deployed to Afghanistan on three occasions.

In 2015, Andrew resigned from the Australian Army to contest the 2015 Canning by-election as a Liberal Party candidate. He won the by-election with 55.26% of the two-party-preferred vote.

Andrew has been re-elected to the House of Representatives in the 2016, 2019, and 2022 federal elections. He currently serves as the Shadow Minister for Defence.

Andrew is married to Ruth, and they have three children. He is a committed Christian and a member of the Presbyterian Church of Australia.

Andrew is a strong advocate for Australia’s national security. He is a member of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security and has spoken out on a number of issues related to national security, including terrorism, cyber security, and foreign interference.

Andrew is also a strong supporter of the Australian Defence Force. He has visited Australian troops deployed overseas and has spoken about the importance of the ADF in defending Australia.

Andrew is a passionate advocate for his constituents in the electorate of Canning. He has worked to improve the lives of his constituents on a range of issues, including education, health, and infrastructure.

In addition to his work in the Australian Parliament, Andrew is also a member of the following organizations:

• The Australian Institute of Company Directors
• The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• The Australian Defence Association
• The Royal Australian Regiment Association

Andrew is a respected member of the Australian Parliament. He is a strong advocate for Australia’s national security and the Australian Defence Force. He is also a passionate advocate for his constituents in the electorate of Canning.

Here are some of his notable achievements in his political life:

• Won the 2015 Canning by-election with 55.26% of the two-party-preferred vote.
• Re-elected to the House of Representatives in the 2016, 2019, and 2022 federal elections.
• Served as the Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security from 2017 to 2020.
• Served as the Assistant Minister for Defence from 2020 to 2022.
• Currently serves as the Shadow Minister for Defence.

Andrew Hastie is a rising star in Australian politics. He is a strong advocate for Australia’s national security and the Australian Defence Force. He is also a passionate advocate for his constituents in the electorate of Canning.