Colin Carige

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Colin Lawrence Carige, (July 19, 1938 - May 15, 2002), Australian politician, was a member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1975 to 1977, representing the Division of Capricornia. He held the seat for the National Country Party.

Carige was born in Mount Morgan. His livelihood was earned in small business, having variously owned a restaurant, a cattle grazing property, and a construction business.

In Parliament on June 24, 2002, Senator Ron Boswell alluded to his country upbringing in his speech of condolence:-

"At the time of his election he sold himself to his constituents as a correspondence-educated Biloela grazier, a clearing contractor and a bulldozer driver. You do not see too many bulldozer drivers in parliament today; in fact, you do not see too many self-educated people coming into this place."

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• Hansard, Parliament of Australia, 24/6/2002, page 2488