11 Facts About Austin Gatt

Agostino Pio "Austin" Gatt was born on 29 July 1953 and is a former Maltese politician, who served in a number of ministerial posts.

Austin Gatt received his education at the Lyceum and the University of Malta.

Austin Gatt read Law and graduated as a Doctor of Laws in 1975.

Austin Gatt practiced law as a partner with one of the oldest law firms on the island.

Austin Gatt incorporated all the commercial activities of the Nationalist Party.

Austin Gatt was the head of the Legal Office of the Party, representing the party in a number of constitutional cases.

Austin Gatt spearheaded a complete reorganization of the Party's political, administrative and commercial structures and was responsible for preparing and ensuring the implementation of all plans for the General Elections of 1992 and 1996.

Austin Gatt contested the general elections for the first time in 1996 and was elected from the First District.

Austin Gatt, embarked on various ambitious tasks in all areas within his portfolio.

Austin Gatt was re-elected to Parliament in 2003, from the First District.

In March 2004, following a cabinet reshuffle, Dr Austin Gatt was entrusted with the portfolio of Minister for Information Technology and Investment with Industry being added to his portfolio in 2004 after the resignation of John Dalli from Cabinet.