Brian Archer
Australian politician (1929–2013)
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Brian Roper Archer (21 August 1929 – 10 March 2013) was an Australian Senator who represented the Liberal Party for the state of Tasmania.
Succeeded byEric Abetz
Died10 March 2013 (aged 83)
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Brian Archer | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 13 December 1975 – 31 January 1994 | |
| Succeeded by | Eric Abetz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1929 |
| Died | 10 March 2013 (aged 83) Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Party | Liberal |
| Relations | Dick Archer (brother) |
| Occupation | Real estate consultant, farmer |
Archer was born in Calder, Tasmania. His older brother was state upper house politician Dick Archer.[1] Archer worked as a real estate consultant and farmer before being elected to parliament at the 1975 election, and served as a Senator from 13 December 1975 until his resignation on 31 January 1994.[2]
When John Howard became Leader of the Opposition in September 1985, Archer was appointed Shadow Special Minister of State and Spokesman on Science. He held those positions until August 1987.[2]
He died on 10 March 2013, aged 83.[3]
