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Brian George Littleproud (born 25 June 1941) is a former Australian politician. He was a National Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1983 to 2001, representing Condamine until 1992 and Western Downs thereafter.
Brian Littleproud | |
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Deputy Leader of the National Party in Queensland | |
In office 10 December 1991 – 29 September 1992 | |
Leader | Rob Borbidge |
Preceded by | Rob Borbidge |
Succeeded by | Kev Lingard |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Western Downs | |
In office 19 September 1992 – 17 February 2001 | |
Preceded by | Seat re-established |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Condamine | |
In office 22 October 1983 – 19 September 1992 | |
Preceded by | Vic Sullivan |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Brian George Littleproud 25 June 1941 Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia |
Political party | National |
Children | David |
Occupation | |
Littleproud was born in Chinchilla, Queensland, and was a teacher and farmer before becoming involved in politics. Elected during the Bjelke-Petersen National Party government, he was a backbencher until December 1987, when he became Minister for Education, Youth and Sport. Following Labor's win at the 1989 state election, he remained on the National Party's front bench and was Deputy Leader from 1991 to 1992. Following the Coalition's return to government in 1996, he became Minister for Environment, serving until 1998 when Labor returned to office. Littleproud retired in 2001.[1]
He is the father of David Littleproud the Leader of the National Party.
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