Llewellyn Edwards
Sir Llewellyn Roy Edwards, AC (born 2 August 1935) was the twelfth Chancellor of the University of Queensland, a Queensland state politician and state Liberal Party leader, as well as Chair and CEO of the 1988 World Exposition, Brisbane's World Expo '88. He was elected the Chancellor of the University of Queensland in 1993 and held the office until 9 February 2009.[1]
Sir Llew (as he is popularly known) is a graduate in medicine of the University of Queensland and received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the university in 1988.
In 1984 he was made a Knight Bachelor, and in 1989, a Companion of the Order of Australia.
[edit] Political career
Sir Llew entered Queensland state parliament as the Liberal member for Ipswich in 1972. He was the Minister for Health between 1974–1978 and then held the position of Liberal Party leader, Deputy Premier and Treasurer until 1983 when he retired from State Parliament to take on the role of Chairman and Chief Executive for World Expo '88 held in Brisbane.
Sir Llew is the current chairman of the Medical Research and Compensation Foundation set up by James Hardie Industries to provide financial compensation for victims of asbestos related diseases caused by their products. He was a director of James Hardie Industries for a decade and has criticised the company for providing insufficient funds for the foundation, stating that they underestimated the liability of claims.[citation needed]
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[edit] External links
- Principal Officers of the University of Queensland
- University of Queensland re-elects Chancellor and Deputy-Chancellor - UQ News Online, 08/02/2002
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Knox |
Parliamentary Leader of the Liberal Party in Queensland 1978–1983 |
Succeeded by Terry White |
| Preceded by William Knox |
Deputy Premier of Queensland 1978–1983 |
Succeeded by Bill Gunn |
| Preceded by William Knox |
Treasurer of Queensland 1978–1983 |
Succeeded by Joh Bjelke-Petersen |
| Preceded by Douglas Tooth |
Minister for Health 1974–1978 |
Succeeded by William Knox |
