Rex Jackson
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Rex Frederick Jackson (7 October 1928) was an Australian politician, elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. He was the son of a railway fettler and born in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales and educated at Harefield Public School and Junee and Sutherland High Schools. He became a rail employee, professional boxer and printer.
Jackson was Australian Labor Party member for Bulli from 1955 to 1971 and for Heathcote from 1971 to 1986. He was Minister for Youth and Community Services from May 1976 to October 1981 and then Minister for Corrective Services from October 1981 to October 1983. He was also Minister for Roads from February to October 1983.[1]
He resigned in disgrace on 27 October 1983, and was subsequently sent to prison for ten years following conviction on charges of conspiracy in relation to the early release of prisoners.[2]
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- ^ The Hon. Rex Frederick Jackson (1928 - ). Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved on 2007-02-09.
- ^ Report on investigation into the Silverwater filling operation. Independent Commission Against Corruption (1 February 1990). Retrieved on 2007-02-10.
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| NAME | Jackson, Rex |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | New South Wales politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 7 October 1928 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia |
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