Career
Ticehurst has a qualification in electrical engineering. He worked as a manager in marketing and sales, technical and manufacturing and as a managing director before entering politics. Commenced Kattron, a trading name for his real time Lightning Tracking service,in 1990.
Produced first commercial lightning data service in Australia in December 1991.
Formed a partnership with WeatherBug of United States of America to install and operate 21st Century Lightning Tracking equipment. At the 2001 federal election, Ticehurst was preselected and contested the marginal seat of Dobell held by the Labor Party since its creation in 1984.
At the 2004 election, Ticehurst improved his margin, winning by 8904 votes two party preferred. At the 2007 election, Ticehurst campaigned as time permitted, due to the ailing health of wife Trisha, who was in the later stages of aggressive cancer.
He was defeated by Labor Party candidate Craig Thomson.
Standing Committees (REPS)
Communications, Information Technology and the Arts
Environment and Heritage
Family and Human Services
Government Backbench Policy
Health and Ageing (Chairperson)
Communications, Information Technology and the Arts
Education, Science & Training
Environment and Water Resources
Transport, Regional Services, Territories and Local Government
Employment, Workplace Relations & Workforce Participation.
