Brian Littleproud

Brian George Littleproud (born 25 June 1941) is a former Australian politician. He was a National Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1983 to 2001, representing Condamine until 1992 and Western Downs thereafter.

The Honourable Brian Littleproud
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Condamine
In office 22 October 1983 – 19 September 1992
Preceded by	Vic Sullivan
Succeeded by	Seat abolished
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Western Downs
In office 19 September 1992 – 17 February 2001
Preceded by	New seat
Succeeded by	Seat abolished
Personal details
Born	Brian George Littleproud 25 June 1941 Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Political party	National Party
Children	David Littleproud
Occupation	Grazier, Teacher

Littleproud was born in Chinchilla, Queensland, and was a teacher and farmer before becoming involved in politics. Elected during the Bjelke-Petersen National Party government, he was a backbencher until December 1987, when he became Minister for Education, Youth and Sport. Following Labor's win at the 1989 state election, he remained on the National Party's front bench and was Deputy Leader from 1991 to 1992. Following the Coalition's return to government in 1995, he became Minister for Environment, serving until 1998 when Labor returned to office. Littleproud retired in 2001.[1]

References

1. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.