Background
He was born in Kimba, South Australia, and was a farmer and small businessman before entering politics.
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Barry Wakelin
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The incumbent state Labor government was still reeling from the collapse of the State Bank of South Australia, and would be heavily defeated at the state election held later in 1993. In 1996, Wakelin became the first non-Labor member in 53 years to be reelected to Grey. He picked up a large swing of over six percent, turning Grey into a safe Liberal seat in one stroke.
He held it without difficulty until his retirement in 2007.
Achievements
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In 1993, he stood as the Liberal candidate in Grey, historically one of the few country seats where Labor consistently did well, and became only the fifth non-Labor member ever to win lieutenant While Wakelin"s win was and still is considered an upset, the election came at a very bad time for Labor in South Australia.
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Liberal party