Neil Lucas

Neil Bedford Lucas PSM, JP (born 10 August 1945) is an Australian politician who served as the Administrator of Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands from January 2006 to October 2009, when he was replaced by Brian Lacy.

His Honour Neil Lucas PSM JP
Administrator of the Australian Indian Ocean Territories
In office 18 January 2006 – October 2009
Monarch	Queen Elizabeth II
Governors‑General	Michael Jeffery Quentin Bryce
Preceded by	Evan Williams
Succeeded by	Brian Lacy
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Eumemmerring Province
In office 30 March 1996 – 29 November 2002
Preceded by	Bob Ives
Succeeded by	Adem Somyurek
Personal details
Nationality	Australian
Residence	Christmas Island

Lucas was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Council, representing the Eumemmerring Province from 1996 to 2002. He was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Victorian Legislative Council and consultant to the Victorian Ministers for Local Government and Planning. He attempted to move to the lower house and contested the seat of Gembrook in 2002 state election but was unsuccessful.

Prior to state politics, Lucas was formerly the CEO for the City of Berwick and then the Mayor of Casey. He was appointed a justice of the peace (JP) upon taking the position of Mayor of Casey. In recognition of his significant contributions over the years Mr Lucas was awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) in 1995 for outstanding public service to local government.^[1]