Background
He was born at Bundaberg and worked as an electrical fitter, mechanic and power station operator before entering politics.
He was born at Bundaberg and worked as an electrical fitter, mechanic and power station operator before entering politics.
In 1992 he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the member for Gladstone. He served until 1995, when he was defeated by independent candidate Liz Cunningham.
A member of the Australian Labor Party, he served as secretary and treasurer of the party"s Gladstone branch.