Career
Born in Sydney, he was a journalist and industrial advocate before entering politics. In 1984, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Queensland. He remained a Senator until his defeat in 1990.
John Black chaired the Senate Inquiry into "Drugs in Sport" which reported to Parliament in May 1989.
This report provided the initial reference report on this important issue. In 1994, he established a demographic research and marketing group called Australian Development Strategies of which he became Chief Executive Officer. He has been a regular commentator on Australian politics.
John Black has also maintained a lifelong interest in the issue of drugs in sport and the management of this issue for the betterment of sport.
