Phil Reeves (politician)

Philip Gerard Reeves (born 19 September 1966) is an Australian politician.

The Hon Phil Reeves
Minister for Child Safety
In office 26 March 2009 – 26 March 2012
Premier	Anna Bligh
Preceded by	Margaret Keech
Succeeded by	Tracy Davis
Minister for Sport of Queensland
In office 26 March 2009 – 26 March 2012
Premier	Anna Bligh
Preceded by	Judy Spence
Succeeded by	Steve Dickson
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Mansfield
In office 13 June 1998 – 24 March 2012
Preceded by	Frank Carroll
Succeeded by	Ian Walker
Personal details
Born	Philip Gerard Reeves (1966-09-19) 19 September 1966 (age 58) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Political party	Labor
Spouse	Megan
Children	3
Alma mater	Griffith University
Occupation	Sports marketing

Early life and career

Born in Brisbane, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Leisure Management from Griffith University and was a sports management and marketing consultant. He joined the Labor Party in 1987 and was vice-president of the Garden City Branch.

Member of parliament

In 1998, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland as the member for Mansfield, defeating sitting Liberal MP Frank Carroll. Reeves represented Mansfield until the 2012 election, and was Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Sport from 26 March 2009.^[1]

Personal life

Phil Reeves is married to Megan and has three children, Brianna, Ashleigh and Jemma.^[1]