Eric Poole (Australian politician)
Australian politician (1942–2021)
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Eric Houguet Poole (10 August 1942 – 18 August 2021) was an Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Araluen in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1986 to 2001.[1] In 1989, his Ministerial portfolio included racing, gaming and tourism.[2] In 1995, he was chairman of a parliamentary committee considering euthanasia.[3] Prior to his election, he acted as Chairman of the Northern Territory Tourism Commission.[4] Poole appears briefly in Cathy Henkel's documentary film Walking Through a Minefield (1999) regarding his involvement in the development of the Jabiluka uranium mine.[5]
Preceded byJim Robertson
Succeeded byJodeen Carney
BornEric Houguet Poole
10 August 1942
10 August 1942
Died18 August 2021 (aged 79)
Bali, Indonesia
Eric Poole | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Araluen | |
| In office 19 April 1986 – 17 August 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Robertson |
| Succeeded by | Jodeen Carney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eric Houguet Poole 10 August 1942 |
| Died | 18 August 2021 (aged 79) Bali, Indonesia |
| Party | Country Liberal Party |
| Years | Term | Electoral division | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1987 | 4th | Araluen | Country Liberal | |
| 1987–1990 | 5th | Araluen | Country Liberal | |
| 1990–1994 | 6th | Araluen | Country Liberal | |
| 1994–1997 | 7th | Araluen | Country Liberal | |
| 1997–2001 | 8th | Araluen | Country Liberal | |
