Peter Slipper
Australian politician and 27th Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives 2011–2012
Peter Neil Slipper (born 14 February 1950) is an Australian politician. He was in the House of Representatives from 1984 to 1987 and from 1993 to 2013, representing the Division of Fisher in Queensland.[2]
Peter Slipper | |
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27th Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives | |
In office 24 November 2011 – 9 October 2012 | |
Deputy | Anna Burke |
Preceded by | Harry Jenkins |
Succeeded by | Anna Burke |
Deputy Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives | |
In office 28 September 2010 – 24 November 2011 | |
Preceded by | Anna Burke |
Succeeded by | Anna Burke |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration | |
In office 21 October 1998 – 22 October 2004 | |
Prime Minister | John Howard |
Preceded by | New position |
Succeeded by | Sharman Stone |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Fisher | |
In office 13 March 1993 – 7 September 2013 | |
Preceded by | Michael Lavarch |
Succeeded by | Mal Brough |
In office 1 December 1984 – 11 July 1987 | |
Preceded by | Evan Adermann |
Succeeded by | Michael Lavarch |
Personal details | |
Born | Peter Neil Slipper 14 February 1950 Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | National (1984–1987) Liberal (1993–2011) Independent (2011–2013) Palmer United (May 11, 2013) |
Other political affiliations | Liberal National (state level, 2008–2011) |
Spouse(s) | Lyn Hooper (divorced) Inge-Jane Hall (m. 2006)[1] |
Relations | Max Hooper (father-in-law) |
Alma mater | University of Queensland |
Occupation | Politician, barrister, farmer, priest |
Website | peterslippermp |
He was Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2012.
References
change- ↑ Marriner, Cosima (3 June 2012). "Abbott let loose the dogs, says Slipper's ex-wife". Sun-Herald. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ↑ "Biography for SLIPPER, the Hon. Peter Neil". Parliament of Australia. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
Other websites
change- Slipper's biographical information on the Parliament of Australia website
- Slipper's first speech to Parliament (28 February 1985) on the Parliament of Australia website
- Ashby v Commonwealth of Australia (No 4) [2012] FCA 1411 (12 December 2012), Federal Court
- Prime Minister's Speech on No Confidence Motion