Brian Littleproud

Brian George Littleproud (born 25 June 1941) is a former Australian politician. He was a National Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1983 to 2001, representing Condamine until 1992 and Western Downs thereafter.

The Honourable

Brian Littleproud
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Condamine
In office
22 October 1983 – 19 September 1992
Preceded byVic Sullivan
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Western Downs
In office
19 September 1992 – 17 February 2001
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Personal details
Born
Brian George Littleproud

(1941-06-25) 25 June 1941
Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyNational Party
ChildrenDavid Littleproud
OccupationGrazier, Teacher

Littleproud was born in Chinchilla, Queensland, and was a teacher and farmer before becoming involved in politics. Elected during the Bjelke-Petersen National Party government, he was a backbencher until December 1987, when he became Minister for Education, Youth and Sport. Following Labor's win at the 1989 state election, he remained on the National Party's front bench and was Deputy Leader from 1991 to 1992. Following the Coalition's return to government in 1995, he became Minister for Environment, serving until 1998 when Labor returned to office. Littleproud retired in 2001.[1]

References
  1. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
Vic Sullivan		 Member for Condamine
1983–1992		 District abolished
New seat Member for Western Downs
1992–2001
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