Pat McNamara (politician)
| The Honourable Pat McNamara MP | |
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| 21st Deputy Premier of Victoria | |
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In office 3 October 1992 – 18 September 1999 | |
| Premier | Jeff Kennett |
| Preceded by | Robert Fordham |
| Succeeded by | John Thwaites |
| Member of the Victorian Parliament for Benalla | |
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In office 1982–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Trewin |
| Succeeded by | Denise Allen |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
11 August 1949 Melbourne |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | National Party of Australia |
| Profession | Politician |
Patrick John McNamara (born Melbourne, 11 August 1949) is a former Australian politician who was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, representing Benalla for the National Party from 1982 to 2000. From 1988 to 1999, he was leader of the National Party in Victoria and was Deputy Premier of Victoria under Jeff Kennett from 1992 to 1999. He held several ministerial positions in the Kennett government, including Minister for Agriculture and Resources, Minister for Tourism, Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Minister for Corrections.[1] During his tenure as Deputy Premier, Kennett's Liberals actually held a majority in their own right. Although Kennett did not need the support of McNamara's Nationals, the coalition was retained.
Following the defeat of the Liberal-National coalition at the 1999 Victorian election, McNamara resigned the party leadership. A year later, he resigned from parliament, triggering a by-election which resulted in the Nationals losing the seat to the Labor Party.[2]
References
- ↑ McNamara, Patrick John, re-member (Parliament of Victoria).
- ↑ McLeod, Shane: Nationals in shock after Benalla, The World Today (ABC Local Radio), 15 May 2000.
| Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tom Trewin |
Member for Benalla 1982–2000 |
Succeeded by Denise Allen |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Peter Ross-Edwards |
Leader of the National Party in Victoria 1988–1999 |
Succeeded by Peter Ryan |