Brian Archer
| Brian Archer | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Tasmania | |
|
In office 13 December 1975 – 31 January 1994 | |
| Succeeded by | Eric Abetz |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
21 August 1929 Calder, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died |
10 March 2013 (aged 83) Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Real estate consultant, farmer |
Brian Roper Archer (21 August 1929 – 10 March 2013) was an Australian Senator who represented the Liberal Party for the state of Tasmania.
Archer was born in Calder, Tasmania and worked as a real estate consultant and farmer before being elected to parliament. He was elected at the 1975 election, and served as a Senator from 13 December 1975 until his resignation on 31 January 1994.
When John Howard became Leader of the Opposition in September 1985, Archer was appointed Shadow Special Minister of State and Spokesman on Science. He held those positions until August 1987.
He died on 10 March 2013, aged 83.[1]
References
External links
- "Biography for ARCHER, Brian Roper". Parliament of Australia Parliamentary Library. Retrieved 2007-11-25.
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