Political Career
Anthony was elected as the Federal Member for Holt in a by-election in 1999, and re-elected in 2001, 2004, 2007 and 2010.
Anthony was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister from November 2007 until 14 September 2010. In this role, Anthony oversaw government legislation on the Prime Minister’s behalf to manage the Government’s agenda. Through this role Anthony had specific responsibility for the Australian Institute of Family Studies, an independent government agency, and the National Security Science and Technology Unit, a branch within PM&C.
Anthony was also the Parliamentary Secretary for Trade from February 2009 until 14 September 2010. In this role, Anthony worked closely with the Minister for Trade to grow Australia’s economy and build a more prosperous Australia, creating more opportunities for all Australians.
Anthony has served on a number of parliamentary committees, including the Joint Parliamentary Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee and the Joint Statutory Committee on Intelligence and Security.
Following the 2010 Election, Mr Byrne was appointed as the Chair of the Statutory Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security. He is also a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade.
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