Eric Poole (Australian politician)

Eric Houguet Poole (born 10 August 1942) is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Araluen in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1986 to 2001.[1] In 1989, his Ministerial portfolio included racing, gaming and tourism.[2] In 1995, he was chairman of a parliamentary committee considering euthanasia.[3] Prior to his election, he acted as Chairman of the Northern Territory Tourism Commission.[4] Poole appears briefly in Cathy Henkel's documentary film Walking Through a Minefield (1999) regarding his involvement in the development of the Jabiluka uranium mine.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Green, Antony (2005). "Araluen". 2005 Northern Territory Election. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
  2. ↑ "Hatton in Cabinet - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) - 5 Sep 1989". Trove. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  3. ↑ "Euthanasia fears in NT - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) - 17 May 1995". Trove. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  4. ↑ "Tourism second as income earner - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) - 24 Jun 1985". Trove. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  5. ↑ Henkel, Cathy (2000-01-01), Walking Through a Minefield, retrieved 2016-04-30
Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
Jim Robertson		 Member for Araluen
1986–2001 		Succeeded by
Jodeen Carney


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