Kerry Sibraa
Kerry Walter Sibraa AO (born 12 October 1937) is a former Australian Senator who represented the Labor Party for the state of New South Wales.[1] He was educated at North Sydney Boys High School. [2]
Kerry Sibraa | |
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President of the Senate | |
In office 17 February 1987 – 31 January 1994 | |
Preceded by | Doug McClelland |
Succeeded by | Michael Beahan |
Senator for New South Wales | |
In office 13 December 1975 – 30 June 1978 | |
In office 9 August 1978 – 1 February 1994 | |
Preceded by | Jim McClelland |
Succeeded by | Belinda Neal |
Personal details | |
Born | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 12 October 1937
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
He served as a Senator for from 13 December 1975 to 30 June 1978, and then again from 9 August 1978 until 1 February 1994, and was President of the Senate from 17 February 1987 to 31 January 1994.[1]
After leaving Parliament, Sibraa was the Australian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe from March 1994 until February 1998.[3] On 26 January 1997 Sibraa was made an Officer of the Order of Australia "for service to the Parliament of Australia, to international relations and to the community."[4] On 1 January 2001 he was awarded the Centenary Medal.[5]
Sibraa was a special counsel for the public relations and government relations firm Wells Haslem.[6]
References
- "Biography for SIBRAA, the Hon. Kerry Walter". Parliament of Australia Parliamentary Library. 16 June 2008. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- p. 775 Who's Who in Australia 1985, director of Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Limited and patron, life member and director of Manly-Warringah Rugby League Football Club Limited
- Downer, Alexander (24 February 1998). "Diplomatic Appointment- High Commissioner to Zimbabwe" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016.
- "It's an Honour database". The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- "It's an Honour database". The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- "Kerry Sibraa AO, Special Counsel". Wells Haslem. Archived from the original on 3 March 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
Parliament of Australia | ||
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Preceded by Doug McClelland |
President of the Australian Senate 1987–1994 |
Succeeded by Michael Beahan |
Diplomatic posts | ||
Preceded by J.D. Thwaites |
Australian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe 1994–1998 |
Succeeded by Denise Fisher |