Kerry Sibraa
| The Honourable Kerry Sibraa AO | |
|---|---|
| Senator for New South Wales | |
| In office 13 December 1975 – 30 June 1978 | |
| In office 9 August 1978 – 1 February 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Jim McClelland |
| Succeeded by | Belinda Neal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1937 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Kerry Walter Sibraa, AO (born 12 October 1937) was an Australian Senator who represented the Labor Party for the state of New South Wales. He served as a Senator for from 1 July 1975 to 30 June 1978, and then again from 9 August 1978 until 1 February 1994, and was President of the Senate from 17 February 1987 to 1 February 1994.
After leaving Parliament, Sibraa was the Australian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe from March 1994 until February 1998.[1]
On 26 January 1997 Sibraa was made an Officer of the Order of Australia "for service to the Parliament of Australia, to international relations and to the community."[2]
Sibraa is currently a special counsel for the public relations and government relations firm Wells Haslam Strategic Public Affairs Pty Ltd.[3]
References
- "Biography for SIBRAA, the Hon. Kerry Walter". Parliament of Australia Parliamentary Library. 1997-04-24. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ↑ "Diplomatic Appointment- High Commissioner to Zimbabwe". Department of Foreign Affairs. 1998-02-24. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ↑ "It's an Honour". Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ↑ http://www.wellshaslem.com.au/kerry-sibraa-ao.html
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Doug McClelland |
President of the Australian Senate 1987–1994 |
Succeeded by Michael Beahan |
| Preceded by |
Australian Ambassador to Zimbabwe 1994 – 1998 |
Succeeded by Denise Fisher |