Wayne Berry
Australian politician (born 1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American football player, see Wayne Berry (American football).
Wayne Bruce Berry (born 14 November 1942), former Australian politician, was a member of the unicameral Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly from 1989 to 2008, representing the electorate of Ginninderra (from 1995–2008) for the Labor Party.[1] Berry served as Deputy Chief Minister from 1991 to 1994, Leader of the Opposition from 1997 to 1998 and Speaker of the Assembly from 2001 to 2008.
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Wayne Berry | |
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Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly | |
In office 4 March 1989 – 18 February 1995 | |
Preceded by | new constituency |
Succeeded by | multi-member multiple constituencies |
In office 18 February 1995 – 18 October 2008 | |
Preceded by | multi-member single constituency |
Succeeded by | Meredith Hunter |
Constituency | Ginninderra |
4th Speaker of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly | |
In office 12 November 2001 – 18 October 2008 | |
Preceded by | Greg Cornwell |
Succeeded by | Shane Rattenbury |
8th Opposition Leader of the Australian Capital Territory | |
In office 19 August 1997 – 20 February 1998 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Whitecross |
Succeeded by | Jon Stanhope |
3rd Deputy Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory | |
In office 18 June 1991 – 13 April 1994 | |
Preceded by | Bernard Collaery |
Succeeded by | David Lamont |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-11-14) 14 November 1942 (age 81) Sydney, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Labor Party |
Spouse | Rhonda Berry |
Children | Yvette Berry |
Occupation | Fire officer; union official |
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