Bruce Lloyd, AM (born 24 February 1937) is an Australian retired politician. He was Deputy Leader of the National Party 1987–93.
Bruce Lloyd | |
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| Deputy Leader of the National Party | |
| In office 24 July 1987 – 23 March 1993 | |
| Leader | Ian Sinclair Charles Blunt Tim Fischer |
| Preceded by | Ralph Hunt |
| Succeeded by | John Anderson |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Murray | |
| In office 20 March 1971 – 29 January 1996 | |
| Preceded by | John McEwen |
| Succeeded by | Sharman Stone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 February 1937 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | National Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of New England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Career
editHe was the President of the Victorian Country Party 1969–71. In the 1971 by-election that followed the resignation of former Prime Minister John McEwen, he was elected to the House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Murray.
On 23 July 1987, he was elected Deputy Leader of the National Party, a position in which he remained until 23 March 1993. He was the only person to serve as deputy to three Nationals leaders (Ian Sinclair, Charles Blunt and Tim Fischer). He retired in 1996.[1]
References
edit- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 20 June 2008.
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