Peter Watkins (politician)
Australian politician (born 1929)
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Peter Francis Watkins (born 15 September 1929) is a former Australian politician. He was a Labor member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 1978 to 1987.
Born
15 September 1929
Peter Francis Watkins
15 September 1929
OccupationAustralian politician
KnownforLabor member of the New South Wales Legislative Council
Peter Watkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peter Francis Watkins 15 September 1929 |
| Occupation | Australian politician |
| Known for | Labor member of the New South Wales Legislative Council |
Early years
Career
He became a trade union official and was eventually Secretary of the New South Wales Clothing Trades Union.
Family life
On 29 November 1952 he married Shirley May, with whom he had five children.[1]
Watkins had joined the Labor Party in 1952, and in 1978 was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council. He served until his resignation in 1987, when he was replaced by Tony Kelly.[1]
