Eric Poole (Australian politician)

Eric Houguet Poole (born 10 August 1942) is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Araluen in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1986 to 2001.[1] In 1989, his Ministerial portfolio included racing, gaming and tourism.[2] In 1995, he was chairman of a parliamentary committee considering euthanasia.[3] Prior to his election, he acted as Chairman of the Northern Territory Tourism Commission.[4] Poole appears briefly in Cathy Henkel's documentary film Walking Through a Minefield (1999) regarding his involvement in the development of the Jabiluka uranium mine.[5]

References

  1. Green, Antony (2005). "Araluen". 2005 Northern Territory Election. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
  2. "Hatton in Cabinet". The Canberra Times. 5 Sep 1989. Retrieved 2016-04-30 via Trove.
  3. "Euthanasia fears in NT". The Canberra Times. 17 May 1995. Retrieved 2016-04-30 via Trove.
  4. "Tourism second as income earner". The Canberra Times. 24 Jun 1985. Retrieved 2016-04-30 via Trove.
  5. Henkel, Cathy (2000-01-01), Walking Through a Minefield, retrieved 2016-04-30
Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
Jim Robertson
Member for Araluen
19862001
Succeeded by
Jodeen Carney


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