About Dan Tehan

Dan Tehan lives with his wife Sarah and family on a small farm on the outskirts of Hamilton with their ever expanding family pets: 2 dogs, a cat, numerous chooks and ponies for the children. Dan and Sarah understand the pressures of raising a young family in the country.

With his three brothers and two sisters, Dan grew up on a family farm in rural Victoria. His father ran Merino sheep and Hereford cattle while his mother started her own small business in a nearby town to earn off-farm income.

From an early age Dan’s parents and grandparents taught him that people in rural communities deserve a fair go and that you need to be prepared to stand up and fight for what you believe in.

Dan’s mother represented rural Victoria in our State Parliament, his father was actively involved in the Victorian Farmers Federation and his grandfather helped form the National Farmers’ Federation.

	“Dan has experience in dealing with issues that are vital to the long-term future of our local communities – agriculture, trade, small business and tourism. Dan cares deeply about our region and strongly believes our communities remain the life-blood of our nation.” David Hawker, Former Member for Wannon.
	“The contribution Dan made to advance the wellbeing of regional and rural Australia while working with me clearly demonstrates he would make an outstanding contribution on behalf of the people of Wannon in Federal Parliament.” MARK VAILE, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Leader of the National Party of Australia (2005-2007).
	“Dan understands the importance of community to our Australian way of life and has the energy and dedication to ensure the communities of Wannon continue to prosper.” DR NORM CASTLE OAM, Stawell.
	“I have known the Tehan family for over fifty years and have nothing but admiration for the way they have stood up and fought for country Victoria during that time.” JIM DWYER, Dwyer Robinson, Warrnambool.