Bruce Davidson (politician)

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Bruce Davidson
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Noosa
In office
19 September 1992 17 February 2001
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded by Cate Molloy
Personal details
Born
Bruce William Davidson

(1951-03-15) 15 March 1951 (age 70)
Leeton, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality Australian
Political party Liberal Party
Occupation Restaurateur, Retailer

Bruce William Davidson (born 15 March 1951) is a former Australian politician. He was the Liberal member for Noosa in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1992 to 2001.

Davidson was born in Leeton, New South Wales, and was a retailer and restaurateur before entering politics. Elected as Noosa's first MP in 1992, he was Shadow Minister for Tourism, Consumer Affairs and Regional Development from 1995 to 1996, and served as the minister during the Borbidge Government from 1996 to 1998. Following the formation of the Beattie Government in 1998, he became Shadow Minister for Fair Trading and Consumer Affairs, serving until 2000. In 2001 he was defeated by Labor candidate Cate Molloy. [1]

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References

  1. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
New seat
Member for Noosa
19922001
Succeeded by
Cate Molloy