Peter White (Australian politician) explained

Peter White
Constituency Mp:McPherson
Parliament:Australian
Predecessor:Eric Robinson
Successor:John Bradford
Term Start:21 February 1981
Term End:19 February 1990
Constituency Am1:Southport
Assembly1:Queensland Legislative
Term Start1:12 November 1977
Term End1:29 November 1980
Predecessor1:New seat
Successor1:Doug Jennings
Birth Date:1936 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Brisbane, Queensland
Birthname:Peter Nicholson Duckett White
Nationality:Australian
Spouse:Shirley Estelle Mace (m.1964)
Party:Liberal Party of Australia
Alma Mater:Australian National University
Occupation:Soldier
Allegiance:Australia
Branch:Australian Army
Serviceyears:1954–1975
Rank:Lieutenant Colonel
Commands:1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1973–74)
Battles:Vietnam War
Mawards:Military Cross

Peter Nicholson Duckett White, MC (19 January 1936 – 13 February 2005) was an Australian Army officer and politician. Born in Brisbane, he was educated at the Royal Military College, Duntroon and the Australian National University in Canberra. He served in the Australian Army from 1954 to 1975, during which time he deployed to Malaya and Vietnam, was awarded the Military Cross, and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel. In 1977, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland as the Liberal member for Southport. He held that position until 1980,[1] when he was defeated by National Party candidate, Doug Jennings.

White then entered federal politics, winning the by-election for the Australian House of Representatives seat of McPherson caused by the death of Liberal minister Eric Robinson. Although challenged by former senator Glen Sheil of the National Country Party, he won the seat safely. He held the seat until his retirement in 1990. White died in 2005.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Members. Parliament of Queensland. 2015. 14 February 2015.
  2. Web site: Carr. Adam. Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. 2008. 26 July 2008.