Mal Bryce
| The Honourable Mal Bryce AO | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Premier of Western Australia | |
| In office 25 February 1983 – 25 February 1988 | |
| Premier | Brian Burke |
| Preceded by | Cyril Rushton |
| Succeeded by | David Parker |
| Member of the Western Australian Parliament for Ascot | |
| In office 13 November 1971 – 25 February 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Merv Toms |
| Succeeded by | Eric Ripper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Malcolm John Bryce 10 April 1943 |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
Malcolm John "Mal" Bryce AO (born 10 April 1943) is an Australian former politician.
Early life
Bryce attended the University of Western Australia, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Political career
In 1966 Bryce was an unsuccessful candidate for the Electorate of Moore in the 1966 Australian federal election.[1]
After the death of Merv Toms, the member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Ascot, Bryce won a byelection in November 1971.
In 1983 Bryce was appointed Deputy Premier of Western Australia under Premier Brian Burke, serving until his resignation from parliament in 1988.[2][3]
Post-politics
After leaving parliament, Bryce joined Curtin University as an adjunct professor.[4]
Honours
Bryce was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1989 for services to the WA parliament.[5]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam. "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA LEGISLATIVE ELECTION OF 26 NOVEMBER 1966". Psephos - Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ↑ "Deputy Premiers of Western Australia". Parliamentary Library Western Australia. Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ↑ "Member List - Hon. Eric Stephen Ripper". Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ↑ "Curtin experts tackle election issues". Curtin University. 4 September 2008. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ↑ "Bryce, Malcolm John - AO". It's an Honour. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 27 May 2012.