John Fuller (Australian politician)
Sir John Bryan Munro Fuller (22 September 1917 – 31 January 2009) was an Australian politician, a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council for the Country Party from 1961 to 1978.
Sir John Fuller | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the New South Wales Opposition in the Legislative Council | |
| In office 14 May 1976 – 1 August 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Leroy Serisier |
| Succeeded by | Max Willis |
| Member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales | |
| In office 23 April 1961 – 1 August 1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 September 1917 Mosman, New South Wales |
| Died | 31 January 2009 (aged 91) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Country Party |
| Spouse(s) | Eileen Webb |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Early years
Fuller was born in the Sydney suburb of Mosman in 1917, and was educated at Knox Grammar School at Wahroonga. Following his schooling, he worked in rural New South Wales and Queensland, before acquiring and settling on a farm property at Coolah. A member of the NSW Country Party since 1940, he served as a councillor on the Coolah Shire Council from 1955 to 1965.
Political career
He was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council on 23 April 1961. During his term he served as Minister for Decentralisation (1965–1973), Deputy Leader of the Government (1966–1968), Minister for Planning and Environment (1973–1976), Vice-President of the Executive Council and Leader of the Government (1968–1976) and Leader of the Opposition (1976–1978).[1]
After retiring from politics, Fuller remained actively involved in charities and organisations such as the Australian Monarchist League. He died on 31 January 2009, aged 91, after a long battle with cancer.[2]
Honours
Fuller was made a Knight Bachelor on 1 January 1974 for his work as NSW Minister for Development.[3] He was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977.[1]
References
- "Sir John Bryan Munro Fuller (1917–2009)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- "Former NSW minister Fuller dies at 91". Australia: ABC News. 1 February 2009.
- "Fuller, John Bryan Munro". It's an Honour. Government of Australia. 1 January 1974.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jack Renshaw as Minister for Industrial Development and Decentralisation |
Minister for Decentralisation and Development 1965–1973 |
Succeeded by Tim Bruxner |
| New title | Minister for Planning and Environment 1973–1976 |
Succeeded by Paul Landa |
| Preceded by Leroy Serisier |
Leader of the Opposition of New South Wales in the Legislative Council 1976–1978 |
Succeeded by Max Willis |