John Mason (Australian politician)
John Mason | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Opposition of New South Wales | |
| In office 24 October 1978 – 29 May 1981 | |
| Deputy | Bruce McDonald |
| Preceded by | Eric Willis |
| Succeeded by | Bruce McDonald |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Dubbo | |
| In office 1965–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Les Ford |
| Succeeded by | Gerry Peacocke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 November 1928 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
John Marsden Mason (born 20 November 1928) is a former Australian politician, elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
Mason was born in Sydney and educated at Sydney Boys High School and the United Theological Faculty, St Andrews College, University of Sydney. He was a Methodist minister from 1952 to 1965.
Mason was elected as the member for Dubbo from 1965 to 1981 and was the Minister for Lands and Minister for Forests from June 1975 to January 1976. He was leader of the Liberal Party opposition in New South Wales (succeeding Peter Coleman) from 1978 till 1981.[1]
Mason is the father of Dave Mason, who was lead singer of Australian band The Reels.
References
- ^ "The Hon. John Marsden Mason (1928 - )". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
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