John Francis "Mick" Cotter OAM (born 21 March 1935) is an Australian retired politician. Born in Yarram, Victoria, he was a pastoralist, miner, prospector and contractor before entering politics. Having moved to Western Australia, he was elected to Coolgardie Shire Council in 1965. In 1974 he left the council to run as the Liberal candidate for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Kalgoorlie, losing to long-serving Labor member Fred Collard. He sought a rematch against Collard in 1975, this time winning. He held the seat until his defeat in 1980.[1]
Mick Cotter | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Kalgoorlie | |
In office 13 December 1975 – 18 October 1980 | |
Preceded by | Fred Collard |
Succeeded by | Graeme Campbell |
Personal details | |
Born | Yarram, Victoria | 21 March 1935
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Occupation | Pastoralist, prospector |
Cotter had a long-standing involvement with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, serving on the national council for 26 years including a period as federal president.[2][3]
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