Fred Finch
Frederick Arthur "Fred" Finch (16 June 1945 – 12 November 2018) was an Australian politician, a Country Liberal Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1997, representing Wagaman until 1987 and Leanyer thereafter.[1]
History
Finch was born in Port Kembla, New South Wales. He graduated from the University of Wollongong in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and then worked at the Sydney Water Board. In 1974 Finch moved to Darwin, Northern Territory, where he became partner in a firm of consulting engineers.[2] He was involved in a professional capacity with reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Tracy.[3]
He was a prominent member of Lions Clubs Australia: an active member of the Lions Club of Darwin Casuarina for around 20 years, serving as President and in many other responsible positions both locally and at a District level, notably Zone Chairman (twice) and Deputy District Governor 201S3 (twice).[2]
Political career
In 1984, Finch, encouraged by the Chief Minister Paul Everingham, won a legislative seat as a member of the Country Liberal Party.[3]
Finch served as a minister in the Hatton, Perron and Stone governments, serving as Minister for Transport and Works (1987-1992), Minister for Racing and Gaming (1989-1990, 1996-1997), Minister for Education and Training (1992-1995, 1996-1997), Minister for Public Employment (1992-1994, 1995-1997), Attorney-General (1994-1995), Minister for Health Services (1995-1996) and Minister for the Liquor Commission (1995-1996).[4]
Recognition
- He was around 2000 appointed Honorary Lion by his old club, Darwin Casuarina.[2]
- In January 2007, Finch was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his "service to the community of the Northern Territory."[5]
References
- ^ Green, Antony (2005). "Drysdale". 2005 Northern Territory Election. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- ^ a b c "The Honourable Frederick Arthur FINCH - AM" (PDF). National Honours Advisory Committee - Selected Biographies. Lions Australia. 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ a b Richardson, Juliet (1993). "Fred Finch". The Outlook: University Alumni Magazine (August/Winter 1993): 14–15.
- ^ "Northern Territory Government Ministries (CLP) 1974 to 2001" (PDF). Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. Archived from the original on 2 December 2007. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "FINCH, Frederick Arthur". Australian Honours. Australian Government. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
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