Peter Dowding
Lawyer, politician, Premier of Western Australia 1988–90
Peter M'Callum Dowding SC (born 6 October 1943) was the 24th Premier of Western Australia from 25 February 1988 to 12 February 1990.[1] He was from the Labor Party. He became Premier when Brian Burke resigned. He had a difficult time as Premier because some people in his government broke the law. He is now a lawyer. He got a Centenary Medal in 2001.
Peter Dowding | |
|---|---|
| 24th Premier of Western Australia | |
| In office 25 February 1988 – 12 February 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Burke |
| Succeeded by | Carmen Lawrence |
| Constituency | North Province Maylands |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 October 1943 Melbourne |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Profession | Barrister |
References
change- ↑ "Premiers of Western Australia". Western Australian Electoral Commission. 2012. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
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