Member for Deakin
Mike Symon is the Federal Member for Deakin, after being elected in 2007. He was born in the electorate and was educated in Box Hill and Bayswater.
Mike commenced an electrical apprenticeship in 1983 as a 17 year old. Mike worked for over 20 years as a qualified industrial and commercial electrician and continued to train in additional areas such as electrical, telecommunications, data, fibre optics and workplace training. Mike holds a Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety.
Mike brings local knowledge, energy, and a wealth of experience to representing the people of Deakin.
Mike is passionate about securing economic opportunities and jobs for Deakin, supporting local communities, and is focused on education and training, local infrastructure upgrades and maintaing fair work laws.
Mike lives with his wife Cheryl and their two school aged daughters in Heathmont.