Gordon Simpson
For the rugby player, see Gordon Simpson (rugby union).
| Gordon Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Cooroora | |
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In office 7 December 1974 – 2 December 1989 | |
| Preceded by | David Low |
| Succeeded by | Ray Barber |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Gordon Leslie Simpson 3 June 1929 Sea Lake, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | National Party |
| Spouse(s) | Norma Start (m.1953) |
| Occupation | Agronomist, Journalist, Company director |
| Religion | Uniting Church |
Gordon Leslie Simpson (born 3 June 1929) is a former Australian politician.
Simpson was the National Party member for Cooroora from 1974 to 1989 and served as Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister for the Arts from 25 November to 1 December 1987.[1] His daughter, Fiona Simpson, is also a National Party politician.[2]
References
- ↑ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- ↑ "Tributes pour in for Neil Turner". Sunshine Coast Daily (Sunshine Coast Newspaper Company). 5 July 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David Low |
Member for Cooroora 1974–1989 |
Succeeded by Ray Barber |
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