David Hay (politician)

David Aberdeen Hay (born 26 October 1933) is a former Australian politician. He was the Liberal member for Manly in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1984 to 1991, and state Minister for Local Government and Minister for Planning from 1988 to 1991.

Hay was born in Manly and was educated at Manly Boys' High School. He served in the military as a RAAF pilot, and worked as a company director. He was an Alderman of Manly Municipal Council for twenty-three years, including six terms as Mayor and eight as Deputy Mayor, and was also a Mackellar County Councillor for six years, including one year as chairman.[1] In 1984, Hay defeated the Labor member for the seat of Manly, Alan Stewart, and was made Minister for Local Government and Minister for Planning shortly after winning his second term in 1988. In 1991, however, he was narrowly defeated by independent candidate Peter Macdonald.[2]

Hay's wife Jean is the current mayor of Manly.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Parliament of New South Wales (2008). "Mr David Aberdeen Hay". Former Members. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
  2. Green, Antony (2010). "Contests for Manly". NSW Election Database. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
Civic offices
Preceded by
Dick Dein
Mayor of Manly
1967
Succeeded by
William Iles
Preceded by
William Iles
Mayor of Manly
1971  1973
Succeeded by
William Manning
Preceded by
Joan Thorburn
Mayor of Manly
1983  1984
Succeeded by
Judith Mellowes
Parliament of New South Wales
Preceded by
Alan Stewart
Member for Manly
1984  1991
Succeeded by
Peter Macdonald
Political offices
Preceded by
Janice Crosio
Minister for Local Government
1988  1991
Succeeded by
Gerry Peacocke
Preceded by
Harry Jensen
Minister for Planning
1988  1991
Succeeded by
Robert Webster