Roger Goldsworthy (politician)
| The Honourable Roger Goldsworthy MHA, AO | |
|---|---|
| In office 30 May 1970 – 8 Apr 1992 | |
| Preceded by | New District |
| Succeeded by | John Olsen |
| Deputy Premier of South Australia | |
| In office 18 September 1979 – 10 November 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Hudson |
| Succeeded by | Jack Wright |
| Minister of Mines and Energy, Services and Supply | |
| In office 18 September 1979 – 10 November 1982 | |
| Deputy Leader of the Opposition (SA) | |
| In office 25 July 1975 – 14 September 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Eastick |
| Succeeded by | John Olsen |
| Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party (SA) for 15 years[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eric Roger Goldsworthy 17 July 1929[2] Lameroo, South Australia[2] |
| Political party | Liberal and Country League |
| Spouse(s) | Lynette nee Chapman[3] |
| Children | Mark Goldsworthy |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide[4] |
| Profession | farmer, secondary teacher, member of parliament |
Eric Roger 'Roger' Goldsworthy, MHA, AO was Deputy Premier of South Australia and the first Member for Kavel, a South Australian House of Assembly electorate. Before entering Parliament he was a farmer and teacher. He was also a member of University of Adelaide Council 1970–1973.[1]
He was active in the development and exploitation of mineral resources whilst in parliament and following his retirement. Whilst Minister of Mines and Energy, Services and Supply he negotiated the establishment of the Olympic Dam mine and the Cooper Basin liquid scheme and put these to Parliament.[1] He is a member of the South Australian government's Resources Industry Development Board.[1]
He has been an active promoter of the mining industry in SA and a member of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) since its formation.[1] Goldsworthy chaired the Gawler Craton Infrastructure study for the Commonwealth Government.[5][6]
He was awarded Officer in the Order of Australia for service to Parliament and the community in 1997.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Members of the Resource Industry Development Board: (Hon) Roger Goldsworthy
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Family Notices.". The Chronicle (Adelaide: National Library of Australia). 25 July 1929. p. 39. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
- ↑ "Engagement.". The Advertiser (Adelaide: National Library of Australia). 4 December 1950. p. 12. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
- ↑ DMITRE Minerals Resource Industry Development Board: Roger Goldsworthy accessed 1 December 2012
- ↑ Lindsay Hogan and Anna Byrne, (2000), Assessment of infrastructure and government services in regional Australia, Regional Minerals Program, Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE), p. 66
- ↑ Primary Industries and Resources SA; AGC Woodward Clyde (Firm); Maunsell McIntyre Pty Ltd; Australia. Dept. of Industry, Science and Resources; Gawler Craton Infrastructure Mining Group; Bassett Consulting Engineers (1999), Gawler Craton infrastructure advance planning study : executive summary, Primary Industries and Resources South Australia, retrieved 8 May 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hugh Hudson |
Deputy Premier of South Australia 1979 – 1982 |
Succeeded by Jack Wright |
| Parliament of South Australia | ||
| New division | Member for Kavel 1970 – 1983 |
Succeeded by John Olsen |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Bruce Eastick |
Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party of Australia (SA division) 1975 – 1982 |
Succeeded by John Olsen |