Barney Cooney

Barney Cooney
Senator for Victoria
In office
1 December 1984 – 30 June 2002
Personal details
Born 11 July 1934 (1934-07-11) (age 77)
Currie, Tasmania
Nationality Australian
Political party Australian Labor Party
Alma mater University of Melbourne
Occupation Barrister

Bernard Cornelius "Barney" Cooney (born 11 July 1934) is a former Australian politician. Born in Currie, Tasmania, he was educated at the University of Melbourne before becoming a barrister. In 1984, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Victoria. He held the seat until his retirement in 2002.[1]

References

  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia. Retrieved 2008-11-11. 

He now lives in Melbourne