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Harry Jenkins (Henry Alfred Jenkins) was born on 18 August, 1952 in Melbourne, Victoria, is an Australian politician. Discover Harry Jenkins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Henry Alfred Jenkins |
| Occupation |
Public servant |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
18 August 1952 |
| Birthday |
18 August |
| Birthplace |
Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 71 years old group.
Harry Jenkins Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Harry Jenkins height not available right now. We will update Harry Jenkins's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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Harry Jenkins Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Harry Jenkins worth at the age of 71 years old? Harry Jenkins’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Australia. We have estimated Harry Jenkins's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Harry Jenkins Social Network
Timeline
Henry Alfred "Harry" Jenkins, (born 18 August 1952) is a former Australian politician.
Jenkins was born in Melbourne on 18 August 1952.
He was the oldest of four children born to Hazel "Wendy" Winter and Henry Alfred Jenkins.
His father, a physician, was elected to the House of Representatives in 1969.
Jenkins attended Ivanhoe Grammar School.
He studied medicine at the University of Melbourne for three years, before switching to the Australian National University (ANU) where he completed a Bachelor of Science in 1976 with concentrations in human ecology, biology and biochemistry.
After graduating he began working as an estimates officer with the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
He was elected to the Whittlesea Shire Council in 1976 and served as shire president from 1984 to 1985.
Jenkins was president of the ALP's Bundoora branch in the 1980s.
In 1985, his father resigned as Speaker to take up as an appointment as ambassador to Spain.
He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1986 to 2013, representing the Australian Labor Party (ALP).
Aged 33, Jenkins won ALP preselection for the resulting 1986 Scullin by-election ahead of former Casey MP Peter Steedman and future state government minister Theo Theophanous.
He was described by the Canberra Times as "chosen as a compromise candidate by the old and new guards of Victoria's Socialist Left faction".
Jenkins was Deputy Speaker 1993–1996 and Second Deputy Speaker from 1996 to his election as Speaker in 2008.
He was the Opposition candidate for Speaker after the 1996, 1998, 2001 and 2004 elections.
He was elected by Labor caucus on 29 November 2007 to become the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 42nd Parliament.
This was carried by a formal vote on 12 February 2008.
Although Speakers normally carry the courtesy title while in office 'the Honourable', Jenkins said his personal preference was that it not be used.
He is the first speaker whose parent also held the post.
The Labor Party renominated Jenkins as Speaker in the 43rd Parliament, and he was elected unopposed when the Parliament opened on 28 September 2010.
Jenkins served as the 26th Speaker of the House of Representatives, from 2008 until his unexpected resignation as Speaker on 24 November 2011.
On 31 May 2011, after a contentious debate on carbon pricing in which Jenkins declared a "general warning" for all members, Liberal MP Bob Baldwin interjected and was named by Jenkins.
Baldwin was supported by the Coalition and by independent member Rob Oakeshott and West Australian National member Tony Crook.
The resulting vote on suspending Baldwin for 24 hours failed 71–72.
Convention would normally have required Jenkins to resign as Speaker, but the House of Representatives immediately thereafter approved a motion of confidence in the Speaker and he remained in the position.
He resigned as the Speaker of the House of Representatives on 24 November 2011, stating, "My desire is to be able to participate in policy and parliamentary debate, and this would be incompatible with continuing in the role of Speaker."
Jenkins retired from politics at the 2013 election.
