Sid Spindler
Sid Spindler | |
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Victoria | |
| In office 1 July 1990 – 30 June 1996 | |
| Preceded by | David Hamer |
| Succeeded by | Lyn Allison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Siegfried Emil Spindler 9 July 1932 Łódź, Poland |
| Died | 1 March 2008 (aged 75) Richmond, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Australia (until 1977) Democrat (after 1977) |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Profession | Businessman politician |
Siegfried Emil "Sid" Spindler (9 July 1932 – 1 March 2008) was an Australian politician who served as a
Victoria from 1990 to 1996, representing the Australian Democrats
.
Early life
Spindler was born in
Soviet occupation zone and later East Germany. He was blacklisted from attending university due to his anti-Soviet views, and at the age of 17 was granted permission to move to Australia, sponsored by a relative who had settled in Melbourne.[1]
In Australia, Spindler became an apprentice with a painting and decorating company. He became an Australian citizen in 1952. After completing his apprenticeship, he opened his own business, which rapidly grew in size. He also began studying part-time at the
Holocaust, reaching a conclusion that a repetition can be prevented only if every human being is respected and treated equally, regardless of race, religion, gender and sexuality.[2]
Politics
Spindler was an organiser and candidate for the
Spindler's relationship with Janet Powell, then leader of the Democrats, was used as leverage to remove Powell from the leadership in 1991.[8]
Later life
Spindler and his family established the Towards a Just Society Fund in 2002, which distributes $200,000 annually to help Aboriginal students. He died of
Epworth Hospital in Melbourne, on his fiftieth wedding anniversary. He was survived by his wife Julia and their four children,[5][6]
Kerry, Chris, Lindy and Bec.
References
- ^ a b MacDonald, Chris (2017). "SPINDLER, Siegfried Emil (1932–2008)". The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ Sid Spindler monograph in 30 Years: Australian Democrats, Melbourne 2007, page 35
- ^ Spindler S Gordon Barton—electoral impacts (Speech at Sydney University, 3 September 2005)
- ^ a b "Biography for Spindler, Sid". ParlInfo Web. Parliament of Australia. Archived from the original on 24 May 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2008.
- ^ a b "Sid Spindler, Democrats icon, dies". Herald Sun. 2 March 2008. Archived from the original on 11 March 2008. Retrieved 2 March 2008.
- ^ a b "Democrat stalwart Sid Spindler dies". The Age. 2 March 2008. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2008.
- ^ "Sid Spindler dies". Andrew Bartlett. Retrieved 2 March 2008.
- ^ "A cautionary tale of hypocrisy and ambition". The Age. Melbourne. 5 July 2002. Retrieved 2 March 2008.
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