Alan Ferguson

Alan Baird Ferguson AM (born 16 September 1943) is a former Australian politician who was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate representing South Australia from May 1992 to June 2011.[1] He served as the 22nd President of the Australian Senate from August 2007 to August 2008.[1]

The Honourable Alan Ferguson AM
President of the Australian Senate
In office 14 August 2007 – 25 August 2008
Preceded by	Paul Calvert
Succeeded by	John Hogg
Senator for South Australia
In office 26 May 1992 – 30 June 2011
Preceded by	John Olsen
Personal details
Born	Alan Baird Ferguson (1943-09-16) 16 September 1943 Maitland, South Australia
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Alma mater	Scotch College, Adelaide
Profession	Farmer

Ferguson was born in Maitland, South Australia. He became a farmer, then a manager of farms, and then an insurance consultant.[1] Before entering politics, Ferguson was educated at Weetulta Rural School[2] and later at Scotch College in Adelaide. He was president of the South Australian Division of the Liberal Party from 1990 to 1992.[3]

For eight years until his election as President of the Senate in 2007, Ferguson chaired the influential Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade in the Australian Parliament.

Ferguson decided not to run again in the 2010 election, and his final term ended on 30 June 2011.