Keith Hamilton (politician)
Keith Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Agriculture | |
| In office October 1999 – November 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Pat McNamara |
| Succeeded by | Bob Cameron |
| Constituency | Morwell |
| Minister for Aboriginal Affairs | |
| In office October 1999 – November 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Ann Henderson |
| Succeeded by | Gavin Jennings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 May 1936 Ballarat, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Kath Hamilton |
| Profession | Teacher Lecturer |
Keith Graeme Hamilton (born 9 May 1936 in Ballarat, Victoria[1]) is the former Labor Party[1] member for Morwell in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.[1]
Hamilton served as the Member for Morwell from October 1988 until being succeeded by fellow Labor Party member Brendan Jenkins, in November 2002.[1]
Hamilton served in the Bracks Government's first term as Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs[2]
Hamilton attended Ballarat Teachers' College, a predecessor institution of the University of Ballarat, graduating in 1955.[3] He sat on the Ballarat Teachers' College Library Group Committee, the Sports Committee and won awards for football and athletics in 1955.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Parliament of Victoria Member's Database
- ^ Parliament of Victoria Minister's Database
- ^ Ballarat Teachers' College Graduation Year Book, 1946-1950
- ^ Extra Muros, Student Magazine, Ballarat Teachers' College, Volume 2, No. 2, 1955
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