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Jack Birney
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Phillip
In office
13 December 1975 – 5 March 1983
Preceded byJoe Riordan
Succeeded byJeannette McHugh
Personal details
Born(1928-09-26)26 September 1928
Sydney
Died1 January 1995(1995-01-01) (aged 66)[1]
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal Party of Australia
ChildrenKathleen Birney

David Birney

Suzanne Birney

Matthew Birney

Christopher Birney
OccupationBarrister

Reginald John "Jack" Birney (26 September 1928 – 1 January 1995) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he was a barrister before entering politics. In 1975, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Phillip. He held the seat until his defeat in 1983 by Jeannette McHugh. Birney died in 1995.[2] His youngest son, Matt Birney, was Western Australian Opposition Leader from 2005 to 2006.[3]

References

  1. ^ "M.P. One of the Few Liberals To Oppose Franklin Dam". The Sydney Morning Herald. 4 January 1995.
  2. ^ "A name to look out for rather than recall". Sydney Morning Herald. 2 March 2005. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 7 June 2008.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Phillip
1975–1983
Succeeded by