Neil Bennett (politician)
Australian politician
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Neil Patrick Bennett (born 28 February 1958) is a former Australian politician.
Neil Bennett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Gladstone | |
| In office 19 September 1992 – 15 July 1995 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Liz Cunningham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Neil Patrick Bennett 28 February 1958 |
| Party | Labor |
| Occupation | Electrical mechanic |
He was born in Bundaberg and worked as an electrical fitter, mechanic and power station operator before entering politics. A member of the Labor Party, he served as secretary and treasurer of the party's Gladstone branch. In 1992 he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the member for Gladstone. He served until 1995, when he was defeated by independent candidate Liz Cunningham.[1]
