When was Jon Stanhope born?

Jon Stanhope was born on 29 April 1951 in Gundagai.

What positions has Jon Stanhope held?

Positions held by Jon Stanhope include: Administrator of the Indian Ocean Territories (2012–2014); Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory (2001–2006); Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory (2001–2011); Leader of the Opposition (1998–2001); member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly (1998–2011).

Where did Jon Stanhope study?

Jon Stanhope was educated at Australian National University.

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Jon Stanhope

Former Australian politician; Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory; Administrator of the Australian Indian Ocean Territories

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Jonathan Donald Stanhope is a former Australian politician who was Labor Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory from 2001 to 2011. Stanhope represented the Ginninderra electorate in the ACT Legislative Assembly from 1998 until 2011. He is the only ACT Chief Minister to have governed with a majority in the ACT Assembly. From 2012 to 2014 Stanhope was Administrator of the Australian Indian Ocean Territories, which consists of Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

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Born: 29 April 1951 wd
Place of birth: Gundagai wd
Citizenship: Australia wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer wd
Political party: Australian Labor Party wd
Education: Australian National University wd

Positions held wd

Administrator of the Indian Ocean Territories (5 October 2012 – 5 October 2014)
Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory (14 November 2001 – 18 April 2006)
Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory (12 November 2001 – 12 May 2011)
Leader of the Opposition (19 March 1998 – 12 November 2001)
member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly (21 February 1998 – 16 May 2011)
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Awards wd

Centenary Medal
Officer of the Order of Australia (2014)

Questions

When was Jon Stanhope born?: Jon Stanhope was born on 29 April 1951 in Gundagai.
What positions has Jon Stanhope held?: Positions held by Jon Stanhope include: Administrator of the Indian Ocean Territories (2012–2014); Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory (2001–2006); Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory (2001–2011); Leader of the Opposition (1998–2001); member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly (1998–2011).
Where did Jon Stanhope study?: Jon Stanhope was educated at Australian National University.

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Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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