Barry Wayne Haase (born 19 November 1945) is a former Australian politician who served as a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives from October 1998 to August 2013. He initially represented the Western Australian Division of Kalgoorlie, the largest single-member parliamentary constituency by area in the world.[1] In 2010, Kalgoorlie was abolished, and Haase transferred to the newly created Division of Durack, essentially the northern half of his old electorate.
Barry Haase | |
|---|---|
 Haase circa 2002 | |
| Administrator of the Australian Indian Ocean Territories | |
| In office 5 October 2014 – 4 October 2017 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor‑General | Sir Peter Cosgrove |
| Preceded by | Jon Stanhope |
| Succeeded by | Natasha Griggs |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Kalgoorlie | |
| In office 3 October 1998 – 21 August 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Graeme Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Division abolished |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Durack | |
| In office 21 August 2010 – 5 August 2013 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 November 1945 Southern Cross, Western Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Company director |
Haase was born in Southern Cross, Western Australia, and was a company director before entering politics.
He announced his retirement on 15 June 2013.[2]
In 2014 he was appointed to be the Administrator of the Australian Indian Ocean Territories for Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. He served in this capacity from 5 October 2014 to 4 October 2017.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Australian MP in fight for biggest constituency - Telegraph". Archived from the original on 15 November 2007. Retrieved 15 November 2007.
- ^ "News and Information from Western Australia's Kimberley Region, Kunnunurra news, Fitzroy Crossing News, Broome News, Derby News, Halls Creek News". Kimberley Page. 15 June 2013. Archived from the original on 6 November 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ^ Briggs, Jamie. "New Administrator for Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands". Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. Archived from the original on 21 October 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.