Political History

Queensland Ministerial Appointments

• Minister for Northern Development and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs 1983-1987
• Minister for Northern Development, Community Services and Ethnic Affairs 1987-1989
• Minister for Community Services and Ethnic Affairs January 1989-August 1989
• Minister for Mines and Energy September 1989-December 1989
• Minister for Northern and Regional Development September 1989-December 1989

Committee Service

• House of Representatives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Standing Committee 1996-2001
• Primary Industries, Resources and Rural and Regional Affairs 1997-1998
• Primary Industries and Regional Services 1998-2001
• Employment, Education and Workplace Relations 1998-2000
• Industry and Resources Standing Committee 2004 to present