Vincent Gerard Connelly (born 16 September 1978) is an Australian politician who served as a Liberal member of the House of Representatives for the Division of Stirling in Western Australia from 2019 until the seat's abolition in 2022. Army career and education Connelly began his career in the Australian Army where he met his wife, Peta, who served as a Major in Intelligence with the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). Connelly served as a Company Grade Officer in several peacekeeping operations to the Solomon Islands as a Platoon Commander (Lieutenant – LT, 02) and East Timor as a Company Second-in-Command (Captain, CAPT – 03). Connelly took part in several military exchange programs including with the United States Marine Corps, the Singapore Armed Forces and the Malaysian Armed Forces. Connelly completed the physical selection course for the SASR in 2010 in the same intake as the Member for Canning, Andrew Hastie, but ultimately was not chosen to proceed to further postings. Both Connelly and Hastie were featured in the SBS Documentary SAS – The Search For Warriors. Vince Connelly received a Bachelor of Arts, English Literature from the Australian Defence Force Academy and completed officer training, graduating with a Diploma of Personnel Management (General Service Officer) from the Royal Military College, Duntroon. Post-Army career After leaving the Army, Connelly began working as an electorate officer for Julie Bishop, as well as in and with local government during time at the City of Swan and as a risk consultant for CPR Group. Connelly then moved to the resources industry, including with organisations such as Kepner-Tregoe, Chamber of Minerals and Energy, Dynamiq and Deloitte Australia. Before being elected to Parliament, Connelly worked in risk and crisis management for Woodside Petroleum. Connelly then moved to the resources industry and worked with organisations such as Kepner-Tregoe; Chamber of Minerals and Energy; Dynamiq and Deloitte Australia. Immediately prior to being elected to Parliament, Connelly worked in risk and crisis management for Woodside Petroleum. While in the corporate sector, Vince continued serving in the Army Reserve, where he was promoted to Major and his final posting was to the SAS Regiment at Campbell Barracks, WA. Political career Vince Connelly is a current member of several parliamentary committees including Defence, Foreign Affairs and Trade; Infrastructure; Transport and Cities; National Broadband Network (NBN); Appropriations and Administration; and Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. He is also a member of the