Background
LOWE, Douglas was born on May 15, 1942 in Hobart. Son of Ackley Reginald and Dulcie Mary Lowe.
LOWE, Douglas was born on May 15, 1942 in Hobart. Son of Ackley Reginald and Dulcie Mary Lowe.
Saint Virgil’s College.
Worked as electrical Fitter, Electrolytic Company. State Secretary Tasmanian Section, Australian Labour Party 1965-1969, State President 1974-1975. Minister for Housing 1972-1974.
Chief Secretary 1974-1976.
Deputy Premier 1975-1977. Minister for Planning and Reorganization 197576, for Industrial Relations 1976-1979, for Planning and Environment 1976, for Health 1976-1977.
Premier of Tasmania 1977-1981. Minister for Manpower Planning 1977-1979, for Economic Planning and Development 1979-1980, for Energy 1979, Treasure 1980-1981.
Elected to Tasmanian Legislative.
Council May. Deputy Government Leader Tasmanian Legislative. Council since 1989; delegation to Australian Constitutional Convention.
Queen"s Silver Jubilee.
Tasmania House of.
Married Pamela June Grant in 1963.