Peter Richardson (Australian politician)
| Peter Richardson | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Tangney |
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In office 13 December 1975 – 10 November 1977 |
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| Preceded by | John Dawkins |
| Succeeded by | Peter Shack |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
23 January 1939 Perth, Western Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party |
Liberal (1975–77) Progress (1977) |
| Occupation | Gynaecologist |
Peter Anthony Richardson (born 23 January 1939) is a former Australian politician. Born in Perth, Western Australia, he was educated at the University of Western Australia and the University of London, after which he became a gynaecologist. In 1975, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Tangney, defeating sitting Labor member John Dawkins. In October 1977, he resigned from the Liberal Party and joined the Progress Party; he unsuccessfully contested the Senate on their behalf in the 1977 election.
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