Vince Lester

Vince Lester (born 28 July 1929) is an Australian politician. He was a National Party of Australia member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1974 to 2004, representing in succession the electorates of Belyando, Peak Downs and then Keppel. He served as a minister in several National Party governments throughout his career, having first been promoted in 1983 as part of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen's cabinet.[1]

Following his retirement from parliament Lester was employed as a political advisor on the staff of Senator Ron Boswell, a senator for Queensland.[2]

References

  1. ^ Odgers, Rosemary (13 November 2002). "Unbeatable Vince Lester decides it's time to quit". The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Australia): p. 5. 
  2. ^ Heywood, Lachlan (14 March 2007). "Lester in working comeback". The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Australia): p. 11.