Venn Young
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Venn Spearman Young QSO (16 February 1929 – 14 January 1993) was a New Zealand politician. He was a member of the National Party, and served as a Cabinet Minister in the government of Robert Muldoon. He is known for his failed attempt to legalise "homosexual acts" in 1975.
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Venn Young | |
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16th Minister for Social Development | |
In office 12 February 1981 – 26 July 1984 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
Preceded by | George Gair |
Succeeded by | Ann Hercus |
4th Minister for the Environment | |
In office 12 December 1975 – 11 December 1981 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
Preceded by | Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan |
Succeeded by | David Thomson |
19th Minister for Forestry | |
In office 12 December 1975 – 11 December 1981 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
Preceded by | Colin Moyle |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Elworthy |
37th Minister of Lands | |
In office 12 December 1975 – 11 December 1981 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon |
Preceded by | Matiu Rata |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Elworthy |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Waitotara | |
In office 25 November 1978 – 27 October 1990 | |
Preceded by | Constituency Reestablished |
Succeeded by | Peter Gresham |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Egmont | |
In office 26 November 1966 – 25 November 1978 | |
Preceded by | William Sheat |
Succeeded by | Constituency Abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Venn Spearman Young 16 January 1929 Stratford, New Zealand |
Died | 14 January 1993(1993-01-14) (aged 63) |
Resting place | Hawera Cemetery |
Political party | National |
Children | 9, including Jonathan |
Education | Nelson College |
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