Neil Bennett (politician)

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Neil Bennett
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Gladstone
In office
19 September 1992 15 July 1995
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded by Liz Cunningham
Personal details
Born
Neil Patrick Bennett

(1958-02-28) 28 February 1958 (age 63)
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Nationality Australian
Political party Labor
Occupation Electrical mechanic

Neil Patrick Bennett (born 28 February 1958) is a former Australian politician.

He was born in Bundaberg and worked as an electrical fitter, mechanic and power station operator before entering politics. A member of the Labor Party, he served as secretary and treasurer of the party's Gladstone branch. In 1992 he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the member for Gladstone. He served until 1995, when he was defeated by independent candidate Liz Cunningham. [1]

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References

  1. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
Parliament of Queensland
New seat Member for Gladstone
19921995
Succeeded by
Liz Cunningham