Garrie Gibson | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Moreton | |
In office 24 March 1990 –2 March 1996 | |
Preceded by | Don Cameron |
Succeeded by | Gary Hardgrave |
Personal details | |
Born | Brisbane,Queensland | 17 October 1954
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Occupation | Teacher |
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