Brian Loughnane
| Brian Loughnane | |
|---|---|
| Born |
11 November 1957 Geelong, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | La Trobe University |
| Occupation | Political Adviser |
| Spouse(s) | Peta Credlin (m. 2002) |
| Website | www.liberal.org.au |
| Notes | |
Brian Loughnane is a business and political strategic adviser. He was the Federal Director of the Liberal Party of Australia from February 2003 until January 2016 and Campaign Director for the centre-right Coalition parties in the 2004, 2007, 2010 and 2013 Federal elections in Australia.
Brian Loughnane was born in Geelong, Victoria in November 1957 and was educated in Colac before graduating with an honours degree in political science from La Trobe University in 1981.
Loughnane commenced his business career with Shell Australia in 1982, and was responsible for industrial relations at the Geelong oil refinery during the introduction of enterprise bargaining.
In 1992, he was appointed as Senior Advisor to Vin Heffernan, the Minister for Small Business in the Kennett government. In 1994 he became Chief of Staff to Alexander Downer, the federal Leader of the Opposition. When John Howard succeeded Downer as Opposition Leader in early 1995, Loughnane was appointed as Howard's Chief of Staff, serving until May 1995, before appointment to a senior executive role with Gas and Fuel Corporation for twelve months. He returned to politics in 1996 and served as Chief of Staff to John Moore in his capacities as Minister for Industry, Science and Tourism and as Minister for Defence.
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