Barney Cooney
| Barney Cooney | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 1 December 1984 – 30 June 2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 July 1934 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
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 6 October 2008. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
He now lives in Melbourne
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