| Peter White | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for McPherson |
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| In office 21 February 1981 – 19 February 1990 |
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| Preceded by | Eric Robinson |
| Succeeded by | John Bradford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 January 1936 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Died | 13 February 2005 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation | Soldier |
Peter Nicholson Duckett White (19 January 1936 – 13 February 2005) was an Australian politician. Born in Brisbane, he was educated at Duntroon Military College and the Australian National University in Canberra before serving in the military from 1954 to 1975. In 1977, he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the Liberal member for Southport. He held that position until 1980, when he retired in preparation for a run at federal politics in the by-election for the Australian House of Representatives seat of McPherson caused by the death of Liberal minister Eric Robinson. White was challenged by National Country Party Senator Glen Sheil, but won the seat safely. He held the seat until his retirement in 1990. White died in 2005.[1]
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by New seat |
Member for Southport 1977 – 1980 |
Succeeded by Doug Jennings |
| Parliament of Australia | ||
| Preceded by Eric Robinson |
Member for McPherson 1981 – 1990 |
Succeeded by John Bradford |