Peter White (Australian politician)
| Peter White | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for McPherson | |
| In office 21 February 1981 – 19 February 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Robinson |
| Succeeded by | John Bradford |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Southport | |
| In office 12 November 1977 – 29 November 1980 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Doug Jennings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Nicholson Duckett White 19 January 1936 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Died | 13 February 2005 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley Estelle Mace (m.1964) |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation | Soldier |
Peter Nicholson Duckett White (19 January 1936 – 13 February 2005) was an Australian politician. Born in Brisbane, he was educated at Duntroon Military College and the Australian National University in Canberra before serving in the military from 1954 to 1975. In 1977, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland as the Liberal member for Southport. He held that position until 1980,[1] when he was defeated by National Party candidate, Doug Jennings.
White then entered federal politics, winning the by-election for the Australian House of Representatives seat of McPherson caused by the death of Liberal minister Eric Robinson. Although challenged by National Country Party Senator Glen Sheil, he won the seat safely. He held the seat until his retirement in 1990. White died in 2005.[2]
References
- ↑ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New seat |
Member for Southport 1977 – 1980 |
Succeeded by Doug Jennings |
| Parliament of Australia | ||
| Preceded by Eric Robinson |
Member for McPherson 1981 – 1990 |
Succeeded by John Bradford |