Gordon Simpson (Australian politician)
Gordon Leslie Simpson (3 June 1929 – 10 May 2017) was an Australian politician.
Gordon Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Cooroora | |
| In office 7 December 1974 – 2 December 1989 | |
| Preceded by | David Low |
| Succeeded by | Ray Barber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gordon Leslie Simpson 3 June 1929 Sea Lake, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 10 May 2017 (aged 87) Nambour, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | National Party |
| Spouse(s) | Norma Start (m.1953) |
| Occupation | Agronomist, Journalist, Company director |
Simpson was the National Party member for Cooroora from 1974 to 1989 and served as Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister for the Arts from 25 November to 1 December 1987.[1] His daughter, Fiona Simpson, is also a National Party politician.[2] He died in Nambour, Australia on 10 May 2017, aged 87.[3]
References
- "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- "Tributes pour in for Neil Turner". Sunshine Coast Daily. Sunshine Coast Newspaper Company. 5 July 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
- "Simpson, Gordon Leslie". Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by David Low |
Member for Cooroora 1974–1989 |
Succeeded by Ray Barber |
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