Peter McGauran
Peter McGauran | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Gippsland | |
| In office 5 March 1983 – 9 April 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Nixon |
| Succeeded by | Darren Chester |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 November 1955 Yallourn, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | National Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Barrister |
Peter John McGauran (born 16 November 1955)
McGauran was an active member of the Young Nationals and was accorded the accolade of 'Mr YNP Pin-Up Boy' at the 1983 NSW Young Nationals State Ball held in Moree.[2]
McGauran was appointed
After the resignation of Nationals leader Mark Vaile, McGauran was expected to seek the leadership; however he dropped out of the race, stating that it was time for younger members to contribute to the party, and that he looked forward to using his experience to help them.[3]
On 4 April 2008, McGauran announced he would shortly be resigning from parliament, citing plans to pursue interests in the thoroughbred racing industry.[4] His resignation was effective on 9 April. He was succeeded by Darren Chester in the resulting June 2008 by-election.
After announcing his resignation, he revealed events that occurred in 1996, where he was physically assaulted by
References
- ^ https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22handbook%2Fallmps%2FXH4%22;querytype=;rec=0
- ^ Reines, Rosalind (29 October 1983). "Eighteen years old, and not a moleskin nor an elastic-sided boot in sight". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "Nationals decide it is a matter of Truss". Sydney Morning Herald. 4 December 2007. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "McGauran resigns, 'makes way for new blood'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 4 April 2008. Archived from the original on 4 April 2008.
- ^ Harvey, Michael (5 April 2008). "MP Peter McGauran says he was bashed by underworld figure". Herald Sun.
- ^ Ciobo, Steven (26 January 2018). "New Consuls-General appointed to key Austrade posts" (Press release). Australian Government.