Jim Elder (politician)
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James Peter Elder (born 14 December 1950) is a former Australian politician. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1989 to 2001, representing Manly until 1992 and Capalaba thereafter. Originally elected as a Labor member and serving as Deputy Premier in the Beattie Government, Elder resigned from the party on 30 November 2000.
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Jim Elder | |
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27th Deputy Premier of Queensland | |
In office 26 June 1998 – 22 November 2000 | |
Premier | Peter Beattie |
Preceded by | Joan Sheldon |
Succeeded by | Paul Braddy |
Minister for State Development and Trade | |
In office 26 June 1998 – 22 November 2000 | |
Premier | Peter Beattie |
Preceded by | Doug Slack |
Succeeded by | Peter Beattie |
Shadow Minister for Business and Industry | |
In office 17 December 1996 – 26 June 1998 | |
Leader | Peter Beattie |
Shadow Minister for Transport | |
In office 27 February 1996 – 26 June 1998 | |
Leader | Peter Beattie |
Preceded by | Vaughan Johnson |
Succeeded by | Vaughan Johnson |
Deputy Leader of the Labor Party in Queensland | |
In office 19 February 1996 – 22 November 2000 | |
Leader | Peter Beattie |
Preceded by | Tom Burns |
Succeeded by | Terry Mackenroth |
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Queensland | |
In office 19 February 1996 – 26 June 1998 | |
Leader | Peter Beattie |
Preceded by | Joan Sheldon |
Succeeded by | David Watson |
Minister for Transport | |
In office 31 July 1995 – 19 February 1996 | |
Premier | Wayne Goss |
Preceded by | Ken Hayward |
Succeeded by | Vaughan Johnson |
Minister for Health | |
In office 21 February 1995 – 31 July 1995 | |
Premier | Wayne Goss |
Preceded by | Ken Hayward |
Succeeded by | Peter Beattie |
Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development | |
In office 24 September 1992 – 21 February 1995 | |
Premier | Wayne Goss |
Preceded by | Geoff Smith |
Succeeded by | Warren Pitt |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Capalaba Manly (1989–1992) | |
In office 2 December 1989 – 17 February 2001 | |
Preceded by | Eric Shaw |
Succeeded by | Michael Choi |
Personal details | |
Born | James Peter Elder (1950-12-14) 14 December 1950 (age 73) Melbourne, Australia |
Political party | Labor |
Other political affiliations | Independent |
Children | 3 |
Occupation | Company Manager |
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