John Beswick (politician)
Australian politician (born 1937)
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Richard John Beswick AM (born 7 December 1937 in Derby, Tasmania) is a former Australian politician and Deputy Premier of Tasmania. In 1979, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing Bass for the Liberal Party. He was a minister from 1982 to 1989, and Deputy Premier from 1992 to 1996. He retired from politics in 1998.[1]
John Beswick | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Premier of Tasmania | |
| In office 18 February 1992 – 18 March 1996 | |
| Premier | Ray Groom |
| Preceded by | Peter Patmore |
| Succeeded by | Sue Napier |
| Constituency | Bass |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard John Beswick 7 December 1937 |
| Party | Liberal Party |
At the 2015 Australia Day Honours, Beswick was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the Parliament of Tasmania, to social welfare and primary industries, to local government, and to the community.[2][3] He was also awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001 for sustained and dedicated service to the local community and government.[4]
