Education
Born in Taree, New South Wales, he attended the University of New England and became a teacher.
Born in Taree, New South Wales, he attended the University of New England and became a teacher.
He served on Cessnock City Council, and was mayor from 1981-1983. In 1984, he entered the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Hunter. He held the seat until 1996, when he retired.
He died in 2015.