Julian Type, who has been acting Electoral Commissioner since the retirement of Bruce Taylor in August last year, has officially taken up the role effective from today. (Tuesday)
Attorney-General David Bartlett made the announcement today, saying Mr Type was well-credentialed for the position, and has wide experience in state and international electoral management.
“His international experience includes a five-month posting as the senior electoral advisor with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Nepal, and for almost a year he was deputy chairperson of the Joint Electoral Management body in Afghanistan,” Mr Bartlett said.
Mr Type, who began his career in Burnie with the Australian Electoral Commission, has also served in advisory roles in Kenya, Cambodia, East Timor and Indonesia.
One of Mr Type’s first responsibilities will be overseeing elections in four divisions of Tasmania’s Legislative Council next month.
