Wayne Goss
Australian politician; Premier of Queensland (1989–1996)
Wayne Keith Goss (26 February 1951 – 10 November 2014) was an Australian politician. He was the Premier of Queensland from 7 December 1989 until 19 February 1996. Prior to entering politics, Goss was a solicitor. After leaving politics, Goss served as Chairman of the Queensland Art Gallery and Chairman of Deloitte Australia.
Wayne Goss | |
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34th Premier of Queensland | |
In office 7 December 1989 – 19 February 1996[1] | |
Deputy | Tom Burns |
Preceded by | Russell Cooper |
Succeeded by | Rob Borbidge |
Constituency | Logan |
Personal details | |
Born | Mundubbera, Queensland | 26 February 1951
Died | 10 November 2014 Brisbane, Queensland | (aged 63)
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Profession | Lawyer |
Goss battled a series of brain tumors for 17 years, undergoing four operations to remove them. He died at his home on 10 November 2014 from a brain tumor, aged 63.[2]
References
change- ↑ Queensland, Legislative Assembly, Weekly Hansard, 20 February 1996 at 7.
- ↑ "Former Queensland premier Wayne Goss dies". abc.net.au. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.