| Dean Young | |
| Honorific-Suffix: | MP |
| Constituency Am: | Franklin |
| Assembly: | Tasmanian House of |
| Term Start: | 16 August 2022 |
| Term End: | 23 March 2024 |
| Predecessor: | Jacquie Petrusma |
| Birth Date: | 1973 3, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Alma Mater: | University of Tasmania |
| Occupation: | Newsagent |
Dean Geoffrey Young (born 23 March 1973) is an Australian politician. He was a Liberal Party of Australia member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly, representing the electorate of Franklin from 2022 when he was elected in a countback of votes to replace Jacquie Petrusma until his defeat at the 2024 state election.[1] [2] He was the Government Whip and Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Industry in the Rockliff Government.[3]
Young has a 20-year background in small business, including retail, accounting and hospitality.[4] He owned the newsXpress newsagent in Glenorchy's Northgate Shopping Centre.[5]
He is a strong supporter of the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium and Tasmanian AFL team.