Jack Birney
| Jack Birney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Phillip | |
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In office 13 December 1975 – 5 March 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Riordan |
| Succeeded by | Jeannette McHugh |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
26 September 1928 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Died | 1 January 1995 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Children | Matt Birney |
| Occupation | Barrister |
Reginald John "Jack" Birney (26 September 1928 – 1 January 1995) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he was a barrister before entering politics. In 1975, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Phillip. He held the seat until his defeat in 1983 by Jeannette McHugh. Birney died in 1995. His youngest son, Matt Birney, was Western Australian Opposition Leader from 2005-2006.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-06-07.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Joseph Riordan |
Member for Phillip 1975 – 1983 |
Succeeded by Jeannette McHugh |
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