William Burns (Australian politician)

William Burns
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Isaacs
In office
10 December 1977  18 October 1980
Preceded by David Hamer
Succeeded by David Charles
Personal details
Born (1933-10-22)22 October 1933
Northern Ireland
Died 16 March 2009(2009-03-16) (aged 75)
Nationality Australian
Political party Liberal Party of Australia
Occupation Publican

William George Burns (22 October 1933 – 16 March 2009)[1] was a Northern Ireland-born Australian politician. He was a publican before entering politics. In 1977, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Isaacs, succeeding David Hamer, who transferred to the Senate. He held the seat until his defeat in 1980 by a Labor candidate.[2]

References

  1. Hansard announcement of death
  2. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-06-20.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
David Hamer
Member for Isaacs
1977–1980
Succeeded by
David Charles


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