Brian Archer
Australian politician (1929–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brian Roper Archer (21 August 1929 – 10 March 2013) was an Australian Senator who represented the Liberal Party for the state of Tasmania.
Quick Facts Senator for Tasmania, Succeeded by ...
Brian Archer | |
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Senator for Tasmania | |
In office 13 December 1975 – 31 January 1994 | |
Succeeded by | Eric Abetz |
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Born | (1929-08-21)21 August 1929 Calder, Tasmania, Australia |
Died | 10 March 2013(2013-03-10) (aged 83) Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Relations | Dick Archer (brother) |
Occupation | Real estate consultant, farmer |
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Archer was born in Calder, Tasmania. His older brother was state upper house politician Dick Archer.[1] Archer worked as a real estate consultant and farmer before being elected to parliament at the 1975 election, and served as a Senator from 13 December 1975 until his resignation on 31 January 1994.[2]
When John Howard became Leader of the Opposition in September 1985, Archer was appointed Shadow Special Minister of State and Spokesman on Science. He held those positions until August 1987.[2]
He died on 10 March 2013, aged 83.[3]