David Wotton

David Charles Wotton AM (born 14 August 1942) is a former Australian politician. He was a Liberal Party member of the South Australian House of Assembly between 1975 and 2002, representing the electorates of Murray and Heysen.^[1]

The Honourable David Wotton AM
Member for Heysen
In office 1975–2002
Succeeded by	Isobel Redmond
Personal details
Born	(1942-08-14) 14 August 1942 (age 82)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Party

Aside from the 1982 Mitcham by-election, Wotton presided over the closest win versus the Democrats in South Australian history,^[2] winning against them by a two-candidate preferred margin of 1.9% in the 1997 election.

In 2012 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) "For service to the Parliament and community of South Australia through contributions to environmental management, family and community services, and the ageing".^[3]

References

1. "Hon David Charles Wotton AM". Former members of the Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
2. "South Australian House of Assembly Election 2006: Heyson". The Poll Bludger. Archived from the original on 10 March 2007. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
3. "Member of the Order of Australia (AM) entry for The Honourable David Charles Wotton". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 11 June 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2022.

Parliament of South Australia
Preceded by William McAnaney	Member for Heysen 1975–1977	Succeeded by Electorate abolished
Preceded by Ivon Wardle	Member for Murray 1977–1985	Succeeded by Electorate abolished
Preceded by Electorate recreated	Member for Heysen 1985–2002	Succeeded by Isobel Redmond