Age, Biography and Wiki
Murray Watt (Murray Patrick Watt) was born on 20 January, 1973 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is an Australian politician. Discover Murray Watt'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 51 years old?
| Popular As |
Murray Patrick Watt |
| Occupation |
Public servant Judge's associate Political advisor |
| Age |
51 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
20 January, 1973 |
| Birthday |
20 January |
| Birthplace |
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 51 years old group.
Murray Watt Height, Weight & Measurements
At 51 years old, Murray Watt height not available right now. We will update Murray Watt's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
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 |
Not Available |
| Children |
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Murray Watt Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Murray Watt worth at the age of 51 years old? Murray Watt’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Australia. We have estimated Murray Watt'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 |
Murray Watt Social Network
Timeline
Murray Patrick Watt (born 20 January 1973) is an Australian politician who has served as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in the Albanese government since June 2022.
Watt was born in Brisbane on 20 January 1973.
His parents were both schoolteachers from working-class backgrounds.
He grew up in Brisbane's southern suburbs.
Watt was educated at Brisbane State High School where he was school captain in 1989.
In 1996, he graduated from the University of Queensland with the degrees of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws.
He practised as a solicitor from 1997 to 2002 and was a judge's associate from 1999 to 2000.
He had long been active in the Australian Labor Party, serving as president of Queensland Young Labor in 1998 and delegate to various state conferences.
Watt was also a senior associate with the Brisbane office of the legal firm Maurice Blackburn (law firm).
He was then a public servant in the Queensland Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Department of State Development from 2007 to 2009, and chief of staff to Anna Bligh from 2002 to 2007, and again in 2008.
He previously served in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2009 to 2012.
In 2009, Watt was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Everton, succeeding Rod Welford, who had retired.
He was defeated at the 2012 state election.
Following the retirement of Senator Jan McLucas in 2015, Watt was endorsed by the Labor Party as a Senate candidate for Queensland at the 2016 federal election and was subsequently elected.
He is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and has been a Senator for Queensland since the 2016 federal election.
When Meaghan Scanlon was preselected as the Labor candidate for Gaven at the 2017 state election, it was claimed that Watt was the deciding factor and that it was against the wishes of the branch members.
One member of the branch claimed "factional politics prior to Murray coming to the Gold Coast didn't happen".
After the 2019 election, Watt was included in Anthony Albanese's shadow ministry as Shadow Minister for Northern Australia and Shadow Minister for Disaster and Emergency Management.
In 2021 he was also appointed to the role of Shadow Minister for Queensland Resources.
He is also Deputy Opposition Whip in the Senate.
Watt is a member of Labor Left.
Re-elected at the 2022 election, Watt became Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Minister for Emergency Management.
