Born: January 9, 1942, Toowoomba, Australia
Died: January 13, 2015 (age 73 years), Vietnam
Previous offices: Member of the Australian House of Representatives (1984–1993), Leader of the Opposition of Queensland (1982–1984), and Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly (1969–1984)
Education: The University of Queensland and Kelvin Grove Teachers College
Party: Australian Labor Party
Children: 1