Barry MacKinnon
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Barry John MacKinnon AM (born 29 October 1944) is a former Australian politician who was a Liberal Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 1977 to 1993. He was the state leader of the Liberal Party (and thus Leader of the Opposition) from 1986 to 1992, although he led the party at only one election (in 1989). MacKinnon had earlier served as a minister in the governments of Sir Charles Court and Ray O'Connor. He worked as an accountant before entering politics, and since leaving parliament has involved himself in various community organisations.
Quick Facts The HonourableAM, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Liberal Party ...
Barry MacKinnon | |
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Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Liberal Party | |
In office 25 November 1986 – 12 May 1992 | |
Premier | Brian Burke Peter Dowding Carmen Lawrence |
Deputy | Ian Laurance Richard Court |
Preceded by | Bill Hassell |
Succeeded by | Richard Court |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia | |
In office 19 February 1977 – 4 February 1989 | |
Preceded by | None (new seat) |
Succeeded by | None (seat abolished) |
Constituency | Murdoch |
In office 4 February 1989 – 6 February 1993 | |
Preceded by | None (new seat) |
Succeeded by | Mike Board |
Constituency | Jandakot |
Personal details | |
Born | (1944-10-29) 29 October 1944 (age 79) Perth, Western Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
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